1944 Close Combat Demonstration

Today we had an amazing time with the kids at the 1944 Close Combat Demonstration put on by the volunteers at the Texas Military Forces Museum. I’ve always been interested in World War II and read everything I can on it. To see the weapons and vehicles of the war in action was incredible. They [...]

Time for some random kid photos

During my rare down times when I’m not shooting pictures or designing like crazy, I get the odd urge to shoot pictures and design things. So I decided it was time for some new photos of the boys.

Bean dip, bb guns, and a great woman

Below is a post I wrote over two years ago. Yesterday we laid Granny to rest in Gorman, Texas. It’s funny because when I think about the fact that she’s gone, I don’t get very sad. I think because Alzheimer’s took her mind so long ago. What makes me cry though, is when I think [...]

The first day

Monday the kids started another new year in school. I was pretty depressed about the fact that I had to be out of town Sunday and Monday. I don’t like missing the big moments in their lives, but some how manage to anyway.
Becca sent me this picture and it made it somewhat easier. Conner is [...]

On shooting furniture and marriage

Meet Mike and Brenda James. I’ve spent the past couple of days shooting in their furniture and antique store in Hico, Texas. You guessed it, we shot furniture and antiques.
There are some jobs that come through the door that motivate you to new heights of creativity. There are other jobs that come through the door [...]

God wants my kids to eat more CiCi’s

Tonight at dinner, I asked Conner to bless the food.
“Dear Jesus,” he said, “Thank you for forcing Dad to bring us to CiCi’s.”

Raiders of the Lost Chipmunks

I clearly haven’t instilled in my children a proper appreciation of great cinema.
“It was really cool seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark on the big screen, wasn’t it, Colton?”
“Yeah, Dad, it was awesome. I also can’t wait to see the new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie.”
I hang my head in shame.

Not on my watch

“Pleeeeeeeeeaaaaasssseeeeee Dad!” Colton pleaded for the fifth time, “We always get to eat candy before we take our nap.”
“Not on my watch, you don’t,” I responded.
“Sounds like your watch is broken,” he said.

One light in the weeds

We took these on a closed road near our house. I like to challenge myself to make great photos anywhere. In this case it was taking the broader scene of the road and shooting in a small patch of weeds. I’m big on natural light shooting (or at least I used to be) so adding [...]

Because what you need is more pictures of my kids

All of these were taken using one light for quick setup. They were each shot with an SB800 through a 60″ shoot-through umbrella. Cody’s was taken in our bedroom. The other two were taken in the backyard as the storm was blowing in.

I couldn’t do it without her

Our kitchen is currently covered with $500 worth of fruits and vegetables. I’m not even kidding. And it’s in these times, that I’m reminded just how lucky I am to have Becca. Beyond the fact that she is so beautiful, she’s the most patient person I could have ever asked for. She puts up with [...]

One Light shots

Here are some shots we took quickly today in a field behind the house using some new off-camera lighting gear. First up is David, then Colton and Conner.

Because I’m bored

I’m not nearly done editing all the photos we took at Easter at the in-law’s place, but here were some of the boys. Bored Friday night = posting a few shots of the kids.

Cody swinging in the sun

I found these while cleaning off some cards for a shoot today. Shooting into the sun is always a little tricky, but add a moving target like a kid on a swing and it gets even tougher. Here were a few I was proud of out of the hundred or so I took.

He asked for it

My brother, Cody, keeps harassing me for not posting anything “funny” on my blog. Then he made the mistake of sending me this self-portrait he took yesterday using Photo Booth.
Tim had a great idea, please give it a caption in the comments.
So there. Funny enough for you?