Author - Jonathan

Emily & Chris – Houston Engagement Photography

"I'm in LOVE with Jonathan L Golden Photography!!!" -Emily Mudroch If Chris looks familiar, its because many of you saw him as a groomsman at Chad and Katie's wedding a few posts back.  Chris and Chad lived together and were in the same fraternity at Baylor University.  I can't remember exactly how I met both of them but me and my roommate lived across the parking lot in the same condominiums.  We have a lot in common so it's no wonder...

Jaclyn & Brian – Houston Wedding Photography

Jackie, was the first of my wife's college friends that I met when we were dating.  We stayed at their Brooklyn apartment for a couple days back 2006 while we attend my sister-in-laws graduation from NYU.  Jackie was clearly used as the "filter" and thankfully I passed the test. Jackie and Brian are high school sweet hearts who have been together for over 10 years!  Jackie has a special place in our hearts because during our families busy time (marriage &...

Katie & Chad – Houston Wedding Photography

Chad and I went to Baylor University together and lived in the save apartment complex.  As a side note, I have to say that this was probably the best time of my life.  We participated in all the normal college activities and quite a few of the "abnormal" activities also.  We survived the experience and I was honored to be one of the few college friends that made the guest list. Chad and Katie were married at the Villa Antonia in...

Augustine – Houston Texas Newborn Photography

A perfect follow up to my previous post. Some of you may remember when I did a newborn shoot for Danielle and her newborn daughter Ariana a few months ago. Danielle was hanging out with her friend Josephine when the topic of photography came up. Danielle quickly pulled out a photo from our session to "show off."  When Josephine saw the pictures, she quickly called me up to book a newborn photo session. 3 days later, I arrived at Josephine's residence...

Photographing Newborns – Houston Texas

I was going through my RSS feed in Google Reader earlier today when I came across Jodi's update from MCP actions.  I first ran across this video some time ago when I was researching techniques for photographing newborns.  I've found photographing newborns to be both challenging and rewarding.  There are 50 different social dynamics going on once the photographer arrives.  As with anything else, preparation is key. A lot of times, you have a new mom with her first child.  Newborns...