Man proposes to girlfriend atop Lookout Mountain Being at the right place at the right time sometimes results in the unexpected. That’s exactly what happened Nov. 7, 2017, when my wife and I were waiting to photograph the sunset at Lookout Mountains’ Sunset Rock while returning home from a West Virginia photo adventure. I was […]
Senior, sports photos make great collages It’s often extremely difficult to decide what images to order after a portrait session, so I’ve added collages to my print offerings. Each custom-designed collage features several images combined to capture the essence of the entire session in a single piece of art. This process works particularly well for […]
[tps_header] Brothers stop by studio for impromptu portrait session [/tps_header] Late last week, I was talking with two young brothers in my neighborhood and mentioned that I could take pictures of them one day. They were ready right then, and my home studio was available. So I sent them home to get permission from their mother. […]
Create unique memories with tintype prints I just love those old tintype photos found in junk shops. So I decided to create tintypes using portraits taken in the past — and they came out wonderfully. Flip through this short slideshow to see examples. The process can be used with any photo, and no two prints will […]
Couple announces pregnancy with fishing-themed photo When I saw the name on the caller ID, I figured Caleb Sumrall was calling to talk fishing. And I was right — sort of. “OK, so you’re the only one we’ve told,” the B.A.S.S. Nation angler from New Iberia, La., told me. “Jacie and I are having another […]
Child’s 1-year-old birthday studio session results in magical images I’ve been fortunate enough to become the personal photographer for the Sherman family. We’ve been friends for years, and as their family has grown I’ve been recruited to document their journey through life. So it wasn’t a huge surprise when Lauren texted me to ask that […]
Street portraits prove adage that a book shouldn’t be judged by the cover When three photographer buddies of mine and I walked up the Hays Street foot bridge just outside of downtown San Antonio, Texas, a couple dozen young folks were hanging out. Low-riding pants, tattoos and ear gauges were the norm, and rap music […]
New Orleans engagement portraits make memories for young couple When Caleb Mire asked for my daughter’s hand in marriage, one of my first thoughts (after “I can’t believe my Baby Girl is old enough to get married”) was about photos. I had always told Gabby I wanted to shoot her engagement photos, but I wasn’t […]
Gators team members just want to have fun during photography shoot I initially shoot team photos of the Gators soccer team in the spring, and was thrilled when I received a call about a second shoot this weekend. When my trusty assistant (aka my wife) and I showed up at the soccer complex, we found […]
