Author - Jonathan

Life and Asher Samuel | Houston Newborn Photography

WOW! Its been over 2 months since I clicked "Add New Post" for this blog; smh.  Actually, its been weighing quite heavily on me lately because I really do have a lot of great things to post.  I've had the opportunity to work with some fantastic clients recently. As far as life is concerned, during my 2 weeks off from my 9-5 at Christmas 2009 I was lazily clicking through the channels one afternoon.  Somehow, I found myself watching the Ironman...

Deborah, Jules and Marjorie – Houston, Texas Pet Photography

Aunt Deborah rarely goes anywhere without her two best friends - Jewels and Margery. When I say anywhere, I mean, she won't buy a car that isn't a station wagon with room for two 70 lb dogs. As a person who grew up with cats (my mom is terrified of dogs), I learned about the loyalty and friendship that dogs bring to people after I married my wife. If you say a cross word about Jewels, Margery or Venus (my...

2010 Marketing Campaign – Houston Wedding & Portrait Photography

In 2009, I mainly focused on using Social Media sites like Facebook (jonathan.lgolden) and Twitter (@jlgolden) for marketing. While I was able to get great exposure, it is important for me to use some of the "battle tested" marketing techniques of the past as well. Inbound marketing techniques (blogs & social media) are great but I see no reason to shun traditional (outbound) marketing. Bob Bates' was kind enough to give me permission to use his beautiful daughter Sophie on my...

Sophie’s 2nd Birthday Party – Houston, Texas Photography

As my last photography assignment of 2009, I was hired by Mr. Bob Bates to shoot for a few hours at his daughters 2nd birthday party.  Bob is currently stationed in Afghanistan and came home for the holiday's to enjoy some much needed R&R with his family. One thing all children need is an overdose of love and care (and to be slightly spoiled). The whole time I was taking pictures of  Sophie and her family, I couldn't help but notice...