A mothers request while missing her son…
By Sheri Oneal Several years ago I met a young man named Gabe Neill who was visiting my neighbor next door. His demeanor was electric, inspiring and he seemed so positive. He enamored me with his visit saying he was…
Made in America: The Parthenon
A tour of the Parthenon in Nashville, TN originally built in 1897 as a centerpiece for the state fair at Centennial Park for Made in America blog series.
Made in America: John Archer & Ron Ingram
By Sheri Oneal For my series “Made in America” this time I traveled all the way to Ocala, Florida…my hometown. John has been a part of my family for many years and I have wanted to photograph him and his…
Made in America: Keith Herendon, blacksmith & artist
By Sheri Oneal In 2010 I started a flood relief project called ReTune Nashville, we gave flood damaged instruments to Nashville visual artists, they created art out of the items to re-sale for money to donate to flood victims. While…
Sweetness with a twist…the Bang Candy Company
By Sheri Oneal I don’t watch tv often but on occasion I have found myself completely absorbed in shows like Eat Street, Food(ography), Unique Eats and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives among others… I guess I might be a little obsessed…
A day of personal work that revitalized my creativity!
By Sheri Oneal I spent a few hours last week working with Meagan Nordmann Rhodes on some personal work I have wanted to shoot for some time. I have been working on a personal-spiritual series on an off for over…
It’s National Doughnut day…enjoy!
By Sheri Oneal Today is National Doughnut day! I can’t remember when the last time was that I had one but I find it entertaining that there is a day set aside to celebrate. I have no intention to go…
A Visit To Gruhn Guitars
By Sheri Oneal I visited Gruhn Guitars, a downtown Nashville staple that was established in 1970 to photograph owner, George Gruhn. He allowed me to look through the store and shoot whatever I wanted while I was there. I was…
Creative time with out dated 4×5 Polaroid…
By Sheri Oneal Recently I started looking through my gear for things I could possibly sell to regain some closet space. I found a huge box of polaroid (4×5, medium format and sx-70) that I had forgotten about many years…
Welcome to Thinking Diva!
I recently designed a new site/blog called Thinking Diva. Over the years I have dreamed of becoming a writer and this is my attempt to share with the world and see if I can actually connect with others from a…









