I met Ellie in the airport, both about to board a plane to South Padre Island.  She’s made this trip every year of her life, this was my first time. But we were both eager to get to the beach to feel the wind and waves. Ellie didn’t know what Katy and I had planned.  That we […]

I read a quote the other day that really struck me. In Donald Miller’s book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, he shares how we don’t remember even half of our lives. He went on to share about how his friend Bob had written “more than five hundred pages of memories… He said he […]

Late last month, I met Mike & Morgan in downtown Denton, TX to shoot their engagement photos.  In late March, the sun is just starting to thaw winter’s chill. This evening in particular, the Northern winds kept whipping through Morgan’s golden hair, we’d have to pause, wait for it to stop or change locations. It was chilly […]

Art. Life. If art is true to life, then it should always be changing.  Evolving. There are many things that encourage change and growth as an Artist. New lenses help change perspective.  Beautiful light will enhance the natural beauty of your subject. But even in ideal environments, it is easy to become stagnant without this […]

I first met Kristen & Brady in paradise this summer.  Cancun, to be exact. I had the privilege of shooting their friend’s Hank & Katy’s Wedding on the beach, everything about it was perfect. Kristen and Katy have been friends since they were young, and because I love hearing people’s stories, I asked questions and […]

Instead of morning, I’ll begin with the night before. Lines were just rehearsed, promises about to be made. But first things first.  Prayers at dusk. Blessings asked of The Father, by a Father. By the water a lifetime commitment will be sealed. So, it’s best to start there, laying the Foundation. And ask The One […]