I got a call a few weeks back about an opporutnity to do some photography for an awesome organization. They are doing a conference here in Dallas in November to unite the church and to help inner city schools. They are also doing a campaign called 700 Doors where they are going to give every church there a door to help build 700 subsidised houses here in Dallas. Here are a few images that I just shot this week and will be shooting more this weekend. Be looking for more info and pics in the next few weeks.

Last night I had the opportunity to shoot an incredible wedding for some of my favorite people. Shaun and Elisa got married in Vegas awhile back and they decided to do a really cool backyard ceremony with some friends and family. When we started the ceremony at 7:30 it was 98 degrees. However, that did not stop everyone from having a great time and the bride and groom from having an incredible wedding day. More pictures to come, but here are some of my favs of the night. To the couple…Love ya both and could see that the love you have for each other will last a lifetime.

Today I took a little four hour drive and hike up the Boreas Pass here in Colorado. It is this beautiful winding dirt road through the mountains. I drove slow, stopped often, and took many pictures. I packed a lunch, brought my journal, a good book and rested today. More pics to come when I get home because the internet is super slow here. For now…

If you read the previous post, then you know that this is the follow up to that. Justin asked me a few weeks ago if I would be willing to do a surprise photo shoot for his girlfriend Lauren’s 21st birthday after they had dinner. I was honored to and here are a few of those pics from last night. For more you can go to MY FLICKR: Enjoy!!!

Last night I was commissioned to do a surprise photo shoot for a friends birthday. Her boyfriend went to great lengths to surprise her. More coming on that in my next post. While waiting for the signal I decided to go and walk around downtown Dallas. The night started with a homeless man needing some food and a bus ticket…so I much obliged. Then as I sat and waited a man walked by and asked me if I liked poetry. Right away I was intrigued. I took the bait and said “sure.” He handed me a paper back book of poems that he had printed. He turned to a page and then asked me to read as he recited it to me. Word for word he recited that poem about his journey back from drug addiction. I then asked him his story. For the next 30 min. or so he told me all about himself. I learned that this was one of three books that he had written and self published. He sells them on the streets a few times a week for some extra cash and the opportunity to get his story out there. I was remiss that I had spent the last of my money on the last guy. I really wanted to buy a book from him. We exchanged emails and contact info and we will be in contact soon. Until then…here is a pic of my new friend Vernon “The Street Poet”!!!

Here are a few more shots from my time of waiting last night…

Remember what this day held for you.

You became a little more authentic yesterday. You let down your guard more than you ever have yesterday.

For a moment you allowed someone else into a place that you have very rarely done.

Remember that even though you felt completely exposed it was worth it.

Remember that the pain that you have been dealing with is now out in the open and that is redeeming.

Remember that you have people around you that really do care for and love you.

Remember that your conscious is always going to tell you the opposite of that.

Remember that you are not in control any longer.

Remember that what God has called you to is the most redeeming work that any one person could ask or imagine.

You read a quote last night that should stick with you the rest of your life…”The word vulnerable comes from the Latin word for wound. Therefore to be vulnerable means t0 be capable of being wounded.”

Yesterday you were vulnerable. You took the risk of being wounded, but you were not. That is a victory today.

Yesterday you were more prideful that you are today. You may be wondering why that is. Well, quite honestly it is because you allowed humility to drive you to places your pride would not let you before.

Today you love your wife more. You grasp her pain a little better and long to help be a catalyst of deliverance for her. You weep because she weeps, you laugh because she has joy, you love because she is yours.

Today you love your kids more. When they do things that drive you up a wall you will grin today instead of yell. You know that they are kids and will only live in their little world of innocence and bliss for so long. You will wrestle with them, play dolls and tea party with them, play dress up with them, blow bubbles with them and kiss them more than seems humanly possible.

Yesterday was your turning point in this thing called life. Yesterday you were changed just a little, but it was just enough. Today you will change again. It will be just a little, but it may just be enough!!! You are more thankful than ever for that friend that you confided in. He knows who he is and will read this later and grin just a little. Now have a day unlike any other and never go back to yesterdays you!!!

Sincerly,

Yesterday’s Me

This is wreaking havoc on my mind today

I all things creative. This is simple  yet brilliant. Hope you enjoy. What is the most creative thing you have seen or done lately?

the one that i like best from Jessica Bigarel on Vimeo.

I saw this a few months back and came across it again tonight. Please watch and then apply some of these thoughts to your life. What does it mean for who you are and how you look at life? Love to hear your thoughts.

GO HERE TO WATCH IT!!!

It is funny to me how when you get away from the very thing that brings you solace for awhile, you forget what kind of true feelings that place invokes in you. I have spent the past two days at the beach and quite honestly…I could stay in the presence of God forever if I could stay on the beach. It brings me peace, rest, rhythm and so much more. Where is your place of solace and peace? What feelings does it invoke in you when you are there?