Sam

I’ve been commissioned to photograph The Wright’s this coming weekend, but was contacted about photographing their terminally ill Labrador, Sam, prior to the shoot. Saturday’s shoot revolved around The Wright’s beloved dog, and we spent a portion of the day in a few different settings.

Kecia spends a moment with Sam in the upstairs common area of her home.


Sam relaxes a bit on the couch, after taking a break from being squeezed in-between his loving family.


We trotted to a nearby field, and Sam appeared to be amused by the smallest of insects!


Sam felt adventurous and got a little dirty while we were out, so it prompted a wash when we got back.




I think this last image helps reinforce how beautiful Sam’s fur can be.


The photoshoot made it definitely fun to work with a dog! The intermittent licking of family members to their 1-year-old boy, Emory, running his hands through Sam’s fur, I couldn’t ask for more. I was more than grateful to work with the Wrights on an opportunity like this.

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Easter Seals Walk With Me

Easter Seals Walk With Me at the Grapevine Mills Mall had a huge turnout. From the dedication of the face painters decorating kids’ faces, to the volunteers helping with the event’s layout, everyone had a hand in it. The event aimed to raise awareness about autism and show support through the community.

Breakfast items like fruits and pastries were strewn across the front area.

A filming crew was there on-hand to document the event.

CVS/Caremark was a big sponsor of the event, and they had plenty of bags filled with goodies.

The Autism Treatment Program showed in numbers, designated in red t-shirts with pinned signs on their backs.

The back of the t-shirt handed out lists all the sponsors of the walk; you may recognize one of them!

The face-painting booth seemed to have an endless line with eager kids.

Before the kick-off of the walk itself, Monica Prather, Easter Seals President and CEO, thanked all that made it possible for the walk to happen.

At the starting line, parents and their kids stood eager as confetti shot into the air, highlighting the occasion.

There was a lot of people, it almost seemed like the beginning of a Black Friday sale!

Some of the Heroes for Hope icons joined in the action too.

I had a lot of fun meeting new people and photographing an event that brought many together.

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The Barrel Racer

I had the pleasure of photographing psychology and criminal justice junior Haley Thorne for The Shorthorn's Spotlight series. The native Texan has competed in barrel-racing since she was 12 and ridden horses starting at the age of six.

Take a brief look into her routine in the audio soundslide here.



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Daleville, Indiana

Rochelle and I spent our spring break in Indiana. I didn’t realize the magnitude of my city background until we visited her grandparents in Daleville – population: 1500.

Located about an hour away from the capital, Indianapolis, most of the land consisted of fields and homes that belonged to the retired community.


Her grandmother spent some time speaking with her in the recently added sunroom while the grandfather prepared some hamburgers to grill on his barbeque.




The German Sheppard would perk up and briefly follow our car each time we passed this certain house.


The recent weather brought rain and snow, which elevated nearby rivers to spill over to the grass.


The building I photographed the most lay within her great-grandmother’s home. The wallpaper made me reminisce of some of my relatives’ home I remember as a child – down to the mute colors. Some of the antiquated furnishes like the intercom remained in brilliant condition.






Rochelle and her great-grandmother easily talked about one topic to another in her home.


The trip provided many discussions and formal qualities about itself – which I won’t want to forget.

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The Crafter

I followed interior design senior Lindsay Rowan for the latest installment in The Shorthorn's Spotlight series.

Rowan averages over 20 hours into each project she tackles for her interior design field, will become the first expected college graduate in her family, and holds her tongue when she visits other friend's home regarding their interiors.

You can follow a snippet of her day here.



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Walk With Me

I will be photographing the Easter Seals' Walk With Me at the Grapevine Mills Mall on March 27.

The benefit includes games for children, prizes, and various other goodies to raise awareness for those with disabilities. We will complete two laps around the mall, and individuals to corporate teams are highly encouraged to join!

For more information, follow the link here.

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The Cop

I rode-along with UTA police officer Marcus Epps through Tuesday morning. I sat in the backseat with Chase Webster, a Shorthorn reporter, and photographed for an audio slideshow as Epps carried on with his daily routine.

The keen eye and attention to detail Epps possesses is nothing short of spectacular:



http://www.theshorthorn.com/content/view/18970/265/

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Introducing...albums!

I've had the pleasure to meet and work with Casey Smith from Forbeyon on my studio sample album. I had them design and assemble the album-and they delivered. I'm really excited to be able to offer these high quality books to my clients, and would love to meet with both past and present (and of course future!) clients about putting their images in such an album for a timeless keepsake. Following is a brief summary of why I choose these albums, along with photos to illustrate the features:

Forbeyon cold-presses the images onto thick pages and have the corners slightly rounded:




I chose autumn leather with an optional front metal cameo. You can choose from more than 15 different kinds of cover materials, ranging from Pearl to Scarlet Satin:


I love the flushmount style. This means that the entire album is seamless and smooth, without running the risk of fraying or bent pages:


When you turn each page, this flushmount style emphasizes a panoramic view, as shown in this spillover image:


Forbeyon is very skilled in design as well, and worked with me to get the perfect arrangement of images on every page:


I really am excited to offer these albums, and would love to schedule a consult with each and every one of you so you too can witness the quality! The albums come in various sizes and finishes. Some are large versions similar to the one shown here; I am also offering smaller parent or engagement books. This variety really helps individualize each and every book. Check my facebook page for more images.

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The Musician

The first of my semester series for The Shorthorn, where I produce an audio slideshow of a day in the life of a UT-Arlington student, influenced by the NY Times' One in 8 Million series.

It features Philip Joseph as The Musician. He's been playing for over 11 years and said his lifestyle revolves around jazz, whether he's playing or not:


http://www.theshorthorn.com/static/soundslides/2010/musician/index.html

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Texas Snow Days

On Thursday morning, snow started to reach Texas, accumulating more than 12 inches within 24-hours to beat 1964's record of 12.1. Of course, I had to take a walk and stroll through the neighborhood with my cameras. I visited UTA Friday morning after it was closed down due to the weather:



The top of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church:


A little friend that was keeping me company on campus:


Looking down South West street:


One of the views of my neighborhood:




A view of a nearby park:




The fountain of the Fine Arts and Architectural Buildings still ran to prevent freezing:


The fountain near Science Hall, though, didn't run and was bombarded by collapsed branches:


A tree that was uprooted near the Fine Arts Building:


The aftermath of the Central Library mall after it saw many snowball fights:

The snow definitely was an eye-opener, and I'll look forward to its next surprise!

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The Arlington Info Shop

I photographed art history junior Eleonor Hernandez as one of the Arlington Info Shop founders for The Shorthorn. The link to the audio slideshow and story are below the image:


http://www.theshorthorn.com/content/view/18723/265/

I look forward to working with more personalities like "The Musician," Philip Joseph, coming out in a couple of days. Stay tuned!