Texas Photography Workshops — From the Basics to the Cowboy Way
In the wide-open skies and rolling plains of Texas, there’s a story waiting to be told through your lens. At Texas Photography Workshops, we offer two immersive learning experiences that take you from your first confident clicks to capturing the raw beauty of the American West. Whether you’re just starting your photographic journey or ready […]
That Connection

The computer age has changed the way people interact. Groceries can be ordered online and delivered to your doorstep. Clothes are shipped to your home, tried on and shipped back if you don’t like what you see. Consumers today don’t have to leave their home or speak with a human being to function in the […]
Balance Fill flash photography

Shooting as a photojournalist for years gives you the opportunity to learn every aspect of your craft. It puts you in places and situations that continue to test your ability and skill set. How do you get better at this: shoot a lot and keep trying different things, leave what works and drop those that […]
Photowalk with a western flair

March 23rd photowalk was a great success at the Fort Worth Stockyards, even with the 60% chance of rain. Since we had plenty of cover in case it rained we decided to have it either way. My thought, ” take what the Universe gives you and use it.” We didn’t have clear Skys but the […]
Hero,no Bull

Well the PBR came to Decatur again this weekend for the8th annual JW Hart challenge. I have to say it was probably one of the best run to date, with perfect weather, bull riding just doesn’t get much better than this! Tried little different strategy this year by moving around with the 400 instead of […]
Impromptu Portrait

A couple of weeks ago, I spent a Saturday shooting for the new startup paper ” this just in ” at what turned out to be a very nice little hometown event that included everything from arts and crafts to bull riding! The thing I like about event shooting, is the hunt for the […]
It all began with a glass of wine

…Actually it began about eight years ago when I launched my first photo class 101. I found a need and enjoyment in teaching a beginning photo class in Wise County, since, I’ve added a 102 class, editing class and a advanced lighting class. Recently on a trip to the Galapagoes, I had a thought of […]
Just a Blessing or two…

One of the great things about my job as a community photojournalist is the connections picked up over the years from all cultures. Such is the case with Jarrett Blessing and his family. I shot an image of the family back in 2009, the last time before this year that the Paradise, Texas cowboy qualified […]
Horse Walks into a Bar…

He Really Did! The Photo shoot for Welcome to Wise 2018 Newcomers Guide was the brainstorm of Wise County Messenger- Editor, Kristen Tribe. It just popped out at a brainstorm session and that was the idea everybody agreed was perfect. First on the agenda was to get permission from Trinity coffee bar on the […]