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Hey y'all....I've got a new photography blog!

Check it out!




I'll be posting most of my photography work there, but I may post some of my more personal projects back over here....I haven't decided yet.

ROCK ON!

Chip over at Studio 563 Houston has spent the last couple of weeks compiling a list of the studio's absolute favorite ring shots from some of the rockinest weddings of 2007, for your viewing (and voting) pleasure.

Craig, Chip, Lindsay, Michael and I have tried very hard to capture some rockin’ ring shots this year, but we want to know your favorite.

Click here to go to Chip's blog. There you will find a collection of fantastic ring shots and their corresponding wedding identifiers. Check 'em out at your leisure and pick your favorite, then leave a comment (on Chip's blog) to let him know which one rocks the most!

Vote early and vote often, as the couple corresponding to the image you choose will receive an 8×10 print of their ring shot to help commemorate their big day!

I have a couple of shots showcased over there, so go and vote for your favorite.

Downtown Richmond - Addendum

One more shot from the "Man-cation"

While I was taking this shot....Craig walked up behind me and said, "You know that's just a telephone poll, don't you?"

Very funny dude....very funny!

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, I have many things to be thankful for.

I am most thankful for my wife....I mean she did say, "yes" and that got the whole thing going. Not only is she my wife and best friend, but a terrific mother to our two beautiful daughters.

Of course I would have never even gotten to that point if it weren't for my parents. (Don't worry, I won't go into the birds and the bees part). My parents divorced very early on in my life....but that's ok, because it brings in the next two people that I'm thankful for.

My grandparents. I give most of the credit to them for molding me into the person that I am today. Thank you for that....plus now that I can share "the beautiful game" with my grandpa.

I am also thankful for family. My Aunt Flo and Uncle Mike have been such a great help to us here in Houston. They've really helped to make our transition here a smooth one.

And I can't forget friends. Especially our new friends from Studio 563. Craig, April, Chip & Jeanette. They are now a part of our family and I'm so proud and honored to be a part of the 563 family and also to call them friends.

Lastly I want to say thanks to my friend Kyle in NYC. Even though we're far away and "talk" via email....I value your friendship and I want to say thanks for keeping in touch.

I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving.

Downtown Richmond: Part Three

Here's Part Three of the Downtown Richmond shoot.

If you'd like to know more about Richmond, Texas, check out this article from wikipedia.org

This barbershop was right next to the door handle and the not for rent sign from the last post.

Here's another shot of the ON/OFF switch from the last post....just in black & white.

I'm not sure about this shot of the water tower....what do you think?

Last up for this post is this ONE WAY sign near the train tracks.

Downtown Richmond: Part Two

More shots from Richmond

This door handle was actually the first picture I took in Richmond.


Right next to the door was a window with this sign.


This rope was for a flag pole nestled in between 2 buildings.


I like this arch and also the empty boxes in the doorway.


On/Off


More to come....

Downtown Richmond: Part One

The 563 guys and I went shooting in downtown Richmond a few weeks ago....Chip has already posted three different blog posts of pictures (One, Two, Three).

I've been calling this outing a "Man-cation". Chip's been saying "Free Shoot"....whatever we call it, it was a blast and I had a great time hanging out with both of you.

I don't know when Craig is gonna post his shots....Craig bought this super expensive high tech camera....called a....HOLGA or something....it was a bit too technical for Chip and I....so we shot digital! (HAHAHA....just kidding man! I have a Holga too, and love it!!)

I figured I'd take my time....do some research on Richmond and post pictures along with the info I gathered.

That's taking waaaaaay too long.

So here's a few shots to hold you over.

All Photographers Meeting

I had my first meeting with all the photographers at Studio 563 (Houston) on Friday night.

Craig & his wife April hosted our meeting in their beautiful home! (They fed us too!!)

So all the Studio 563 (Houston) photographers were there:

Craig
Chip
Michael
Lindsey
and Me

April runs the show @ Studio 563 (Houston)....come on Craig you know she does (LOL)....April, YOU ROCK! It was great to finally meet you (and the "Wee One").

I think the best part of the night (honestly) was really seeing Craig's passion when we talking about "seeing shots", etc.

It was really great to meet everyone and I can't wait to work with y'all.

Chip and I stayed a little later, hung out and talked about ShootSac's, ceiling fans, TV shows, Xbox 360....general guy stuff.

Thanks for making me feel like I've been working with you guys forever!

One last thing....The funniest thing about last night was....a photographers meeting, where at least 3 of us have blogs and NO ONE TOOK ANY PICTURES!!!