As a three time cancer survivor, Deborah is one of the strongest women I have ever met. She is so upbeat, energetic and always willing to help a neighbor out. Deborah grew up in a home in Houston where family photography was and still is very important. She has told me of 40" x 60" prints of her parents that the family still values as treasured possessions. After investing in a 24" x 36" canvas photograph from her session, Deborah's legacy...
If you don't mind me asking, what do you have on the walls of your home? Mounted posters of vintage french food or liquor ads from Z-Gallery? Various Tchotchke's from far-flung corners of the world? Framed reproductions of famous paintings? Even better, I'm sure some have real oil paintings? The point is, you probably have some adequately-sized art work on your wall of varying cost and quality. What matters to you is what this artwork says about who you are...
For my latest hand painted portrait, I decided to create a timeless piece featuring my daughter Ava. Just one week before her annual ballet recital, she was more than happy to get in her perfect princess pose. We were actually on our way home from grandma Mimi's when we passed by our Aunt Deborah's house. Aunt Deborah's next door neighbor, who is quite the gardener was kind enough to let me create a couple of images in front of their gorgeous...
For some reason it feels like Asher's first year went by like a rocket. It is like we woke up and it was time to start sending out invitations and planning his party. In keeping with tradition, I made sure to document his first birthday with a quick photography session. I say quick because he was so cooperative. A simple bribe of a sippy cup and some bubbles brought out his precious ear to ear smile. Asher went from being born...
Marliane and her wonderful family met up with me not long ago at Houston, Texas' gorgeous Herman Park. The park is a wonderful location where I can get many different backgrounds without having to deal with houses, power lines and other visitors innocently walking into the frame. When I showed up, the Laws' were hot and ready to go! I mean really, it was 95 degrees and HUMID. I had to stop on the way to get 3 bottles of...
