October 28th, 2009
Every now and then I get the opportunity to shoot a wedding. I was thrilled when Courtney asked me to photograph her October wedding to Laren Poole in Austin. I had a blast getting to know them both better. Here are a few images from the night. Big thanks to Kelsey Foster for assisting as my second shooter.
October 28th, 2009
I’ve gotten many emails in the past year of photographers wanting to grab a cup of coffee and talk about Travel Photography. It is rare that this can actually happen with my schedule. I was approached by Steven Bush recently to speak for an evening and share about what I do. I thought this would be a great way to connect with those who travel and want to know more about photographing overseas. I will be speaking about how photography began for me – to what I do now. I will also speak about my approach to being sensitive to people in other countries, capturing the beauty of each person. If you’re lucky, I might actually bring some of my first photographs ( hopefully they don’t hurt your eyes)
I am encouraging each person attending to bring some of their own photographs from around the world to be critiqued. I hope to see you there !
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165840694239&ref=mf
October 18th, 2009
A short little weekend in Ecuador with a friend. What a beautiful culture of people. Here a few images from the past couple days.
October 15th, 2009
camping. I don’t think i’ve actually slept in a tent since I was a kid. It’s been ages since I had to even start a fire. I was determined though. As soon as Austin’s first cool front swept through – I packed up the car and set out with my roommate to a place unknown. We ended up at a place called Bearfoot campground near Colorado Bend State Park. We pitched our tent on the river and started a fire ( took some time, but we did it ). Of course we had the must haves – soy hot chocolate, smores & vegan hot dogs. The fog was so thick that night so there was no moon or stars. Just pitch darkness in the middle of Texas. I really have been missing out on something wonderful. Breathing in the fresh air all night was good for the lungs. I’ve come to the conclusion – I NEED to go camping more.
October 9th, 2009
When you picture Iraq – what do you see ?
I pictured bombs blowing up, desolate dirt roads with humvees patrolling.
hardly the truth.
I met one of the most kind, beautiful cultures i’ve ever experienced in the world - Northern Iraq (Kurdistan ). They love America and expressed their gratitude in sending our men to free them from the Saddam Regime. The Kurdish people have lived through war and persecution, yet they are now living in freedom – freedom to study, freedom to dream, freedom to live in peace.
http://www.global-hope.org ( find out about what Global Hope is doing in Kurdistan and how you can help )
also.. there will be a book coming out with the stories and photos galore. so keep your ears open for it in the future.
