The JOURNAL

Zak and Katrina are two people who inspire me. Not only are they totally in love, but their desires and passions in life fit perfectly… as perfectly as her hand fits in his. But what inspires me most about them is their ability to “do”. They don’t let work, finances, or “real life” get in […]

If you could soldier on headstrong into the storm, I’ll be here waiting on the other side. Don’t look back, The road is long. The first days of the war are gone. Take back your former throne and turn the tide. Cause if you never leave home, never let go, you’ll never make it to the […]

This post is loooooooooong overdue, but so worth it. Last year, I had the privilege of photographing two friends’ wedding in Winnipeg, Canada with my bestie Betsy Lackey. We flew in and spent time catching up with old friends, explored, and enjoyed the Canadian autumn weather. It was such a fun visit, and such a […]

She was nothing less than light and energy on our trip through Thailand. She was fearless in trying spicy food, and was up for an adventure any time of the day or night. She let everyone else eat all the peanut butter for breakfast, and was never upset when there was only rice and vegetables […]

There’s a bright side and a not so bright side to working for myself. The bright side is what everyone else sees…. the flexible schedule, being my own boss, working in my pajamas, etc. The not so bright side is what very few people see…. such as working by myself most days, a packed schedule […]

Beginnings and Endings are times of contemplation and intentionality for me. At the end of every year, I find myself fast-pitched into remembrance and reflection of all that happened, the ways God blessed me, the storms I weathered and the lessons I learned. In the end, I am grateful for the challenges, the adventures, milestones, […]

This summer, when I visited my photographer friend Betsy Lackey, I got to spend one warm summer evening shooting the Bridal Portraits of a lovely young lady named Dana. If you’re not from the south, you may be wondering, “What are Bridal Portraits? Are they different than Engagement Photos? Are they different from Wedding Portraits?” […]

(Disclaimer:) I’ll be the first to say it. I have a “lovehate” relationship with FAQ blog posts. They’re so helpful and oftentimes, they have gems of advice that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to get from photographers I admire. I’m also kind of skeptical of FAQ posts by photographers who’ve only been in the business […]

Last week Betsy turned the ripe age of 21 in Lubbock, Texas. Many secret phone calls and some dollars later…. I stepped off a plane and into the Amarillo heat and made my way to the baggage area. As I rode the escalator down, I saw the person I was looking for…. Trevor. Standing with […]

For some reason, the term “vacation” has not had the magnitude it used to when I was younger. Growing up, vacation meant a week camping at the beach, Skippy Peanut Butter, Boogey Boards, and white bread. The anticipation of “vacation” set up shop in my young brain the second the weather got warmer… and for […]