Jessica is a young woman who's not the least bit afraid of the camera. In fact, I get the distinct impression that she's not afraid of very many things at all.


When we discussed where to do her senior rep session, I said I'd like to explore downtown Houston and discover interesting new locations. She promptly replied, "Then I'm your girl!"

And she was!

No nook was too grungy ...

... no street corner was too intimidating ...

... no skyline was too overpowering for Jessica.

I guess when you're gorgeous and fun-loving and adventurous and just plain ready to meet life head-on, not much stands in your way.

Which is exactly as it should be.

If you think Jessica looks terrific on her own, then just wait until you see the shots we did with her buddy Tiffany. Here's a sneak peek with more to follow in my next blog post.

Jessica is boldly going where no one has gone for me before: Danbury High School. If you're a student there and wondering what sort of work I could do for you, talk to Jessica and ask her for a senior rep card. I don't think she'll be shy about sharing one with you!

When I called, You answered me;

You made me bold and stout-hearted.

Psalm 138:3

I have not one, not two, not three, but FOUR senior reps whose photos need to be shared with you! What in the world have I been doing that's been causing me to fall behind on blogging, you ask? I have no really worthy excuse, so I guess I'd better just get busy catching up.

Let's start with Katelyn of the Blue Eyes. I've known this lovely and talented young lady for a couple of years, but I never would have expected that her heart's desire would be to pose with her fishing gear.



I did suspect, however, that I would be able to capture at least one shot of her dazzling blue eyes. They're pretty hard to miss.

These are for the cover of Katelyn's first CD, the one she hasn't mentioned planning to record but all of her fans fervently hope will be created someday.

The thing about Katelyn is that she is gifted in so many areas ...

... a joy to be around ...

... a multi-dimensional soul ...

... a youthful believer with wisdom beyond her years ...

... a free spirit with a unique sense of style ...

... and a loving, encouraging friend that people are just naturally drawn to.

And amazingly, inexplicably, she doesn't yet fully realize that she possesses all of these marvelous traits!

That's ok. The rest of us see Katelyn clearly and are thankful to be blessed by her. If you're one of the lucky ones who get to see her at Brazoswood HS on a regular basis, ask her for a senior rep card, then call me and let's get to work capturing the real YOU!

O Lord, You have searched me and You know me.

You know when I sit and when I rise;

You perceive my thoughts from afar.

You discern my going out and my lying down;

You are familiar with all my ways.

Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O Lord.

You hem me in -- behind and before;

You have laid Your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

Psalm 139:1-6

Wanna guess where I was this morning? Come on, guess! It'll be fun!

Oh alright, I'll tell you. I was at Sunny Hearts watching the Brazoria County Fair Parade go by. Tyler Heath and friends kicked things off with a pre-parade concert that could be heard within a 4-block radius. Dancing Cora enjoyed the music and entertained the crowd, as always.


This silly girl sat by me and made my morning even more fun.

Of course, her clowning around was no match for Sweet Potato the Clown. I'm generally not a big fan of clowns, but Sweet Potato is my absolute favorite.

Two out three kids agree!

Most kids were thrilled to pieces to be part of the parade.

Others, however, were not.

And the horses! You just never know what surprises will be in store as the horses bring the parade to an end. Can you see the special gift the white horse shared with us? Could have been worse, I suppose. Not a lot worse really.

Our new little friend Zoe was not amused by the horses, but she also was not the slightest bit afraid of them. Nothing seemed to faze her as she sunbathed in her fetching pink outfit.

I'm set to do at least one family shoot at the fair this week. After all these years, I just love the Brazoria County Fair!

We will go with our young and old,

with our sons and daughters,

and with our flocks and herds,

because we are to celebrate a festival to the Lord.

Exodus 10:9

A chance to gather.


A chance to lead.

A chance to learn.

A chance to be a diva.

A chance to be a scamp.

A chance to focus.

A chance to express.

A chance to twirl.

A chance to stretch.

A chance to jump.

A chance to participate.

A chance to experiment.

A chance to be rewarded.

A chance to dance!

Wonderful things are happening at A Time to Dance! If your child would benefit from taking part in their A Chance To Dance class, contact the studio at 979.480.9311.

There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance....

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

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We drove up to San Marcos to visit our favorite girl the other day. While we were there we made the required pilgrimage to Aquarena Springs and took a ride in one of their glass-bottom boats.


I remember riding in one of these boats a lonnnnnnnnng time ago, but I distinctly remember lying on my stomach on the glass bottom and pressing my face to the glass to see the fish. Did I make this up? Are the boats different 45 years later? Only my mom and dad can answer those questions (if they remember), but I definitely did not get to press my face to the glass this time.

The top left photo shows one of the 200+ springs that bubble up to form the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Can you spot the turtle in the top right shot? All sorts of plants grow in the river, as seen in the bottom left photo, and one area of the river bed is currently marked off for an archaeological dig.

After the boat "ride" (more of a stop-and-go putter, actually), we decided to walk around the grounds a bit. Curtis is always ready to smile for the camera ... even if he has to sneak into the background to do so.

We didn't have to walk far to suddenly feel as if we'd stumbled onto the set of Lost. First there was the submarine that was our only hope for escaping The Island.

Then there was this odd, abandoned contraption. We couldn't find a sign for it, but I'm pretty sure this experimental station was once known as The Pod. Or The Portal. Or something.

Even the bushes were covered in cobwebs. I fully expected to see a polar bear or a shark or Fake Locke at any moment.

Seriously, how visually striking is this old place?! Yet another location I would dearly love to have closer to me so I could use it for senior portrait sessions.

It's a shame that Texas State University plans to tear down these old structures. Hmmmm ... I wonder how much it would cost to have them moved to Angleton?

They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated;

they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.

Isaiah 61:4

Zoe is a sweetheart indeed.


Just look at her sweet little fingers and toes.


At six weeks, Zoe is already expressing her personality. She likes to look people straight in the eyes in order to get her point across.

I love this series of Zoe and her mom Heather. Don't you think Zoe's thoughts are pretty clear?

She was so fun to photograph and so strong already!

Did you know that Zoe's name is used 134 in the New Testament? It's the Greek word for life, especially eternal life.

As in:

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."

John 14:6

May your whole, long, eternal life be just as sweet as you are, Zoe!