Sneak Peek: Jessica, Hunter & Erin

I always love the chance to get out of town and have a fresh location to photograph in.  This session took place in Lufkin, Texas and is with my dear family members, Jessica, Hunter, & Erin.  I hope to photograph them again soon and take advantage of more historical scenery which the rural area of East Texas has to offer.

Sneak Peek: Casen

I had the pleasure of photographing a long time friend's son, Casen this past week at Mercer Arboretum.  This is a great place in my hometown of Spring, Tx. I can hardly wait to get back over there and take more pics!

San Jacinto Monument

Need more places to photograph?  The San Jacinto Monument and Texas Battleship are great places for photography.  Don't think you need a fancy lens either to get great shots.  All of these were taken with a "kit" lens, 18-55mm.  All you need is a good eye for composition and a beautiful sky as your backdrop.  This is a great place to take kids or take an out of town family member who has a strong interest in history.  The site is amazing and I highly suggest you pay to see the movie shown within the walls of the monument, which gives you detailed information about the battle of San Jacinto.  There is a wonderful observation deck at the top of the monument which allows you to see the battleship.  Explore, photograph, tour and learn about Texas history and the men and women who lost their lives protecting this state.

Film...A dying art?

Although film is still very much alive in the world of fine art, it is a fact it is becoming more and more scarce.  In 2007, I opted to take a photography class where I could learn film photography and developing in the dark room.  We had a choice between digital or film and I jumped at the chance to do film since I hadn't done it in high school.  There has been nothing more educational with regards to learning proper exposure, dodging, burning and how to develop for printing processes.  I can testify to the fact that the availability of film has become dramatically limited in the last couple of years.  By the time I was finishing up my semester, I had already had to switch to buying the black and white from another store 3 hours away or online as my previous vendor could no longer guarantee their supply.  If you ever have the chance to take film photography, DO IT! Spending hours in the darkroom was both fun and relaxing and schools have become just about the only place you can have access to one.

Sneak Peek: Jordyn: Aka: "Baby J"

I had such a good time photographing Jordyn this morning, her mommy Stephanie is one lucky girl to have such a cooperative baby. Jordyn is a gorgeous girl and I hope these photos do her justice.  I can't wait to photograph her again when she is ready to sit up for us.

Galveston, Texas

Before I began photographing people on a regular basis, I photographed the world around me.  I always picture that this is how most photographers start out.  When you first begin, you start thinking there is nothing interesting to photograph where you live. But after you learn to view the world as the camera views it...you realize there are beautiful images waiting to be captured everywhere!

Galveston is a wonderful place for capturing anything from nature to architecture, to people and everything in between.  Even your next ferry trip can be a photographic adventure as was mine on this day.  Take a drive to parts of Galveston you haven't been before.  For me, it was Bolivar Peninsula, a place ravaged by hurricane Ike.  However, this lighthouse has stood the test of time and managed to make it through several huge hurricanes.  I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed taking them.