Photography Blog
Busker Culture in Quebec Canada
After a hectic year, my wife and I finally got a small break, so we headed to Canada to beat the Texas heat. The trip was not intentionally planned this way, but we arrived in Quebec City on Quebec Day and left Montreal the day after Canada Day (something like Independence Day in the US). Of course, I have hundreds of photos to sift through and process before I can post any of them online, but until then, here are some of my favorite photos of the many buskers we encountered.
No Kings Protest - McKinney, TX
On the drive to McKinney, I told my daughter I didn’t expect to see too many protesters, and when we first arrived, I saw what I expected. However, over the next hour or two, hundreds and hundreds of people arrived, filling the public green spaces along 380 and the North Central Expressway. As the crowd swelled, I was surprised, to say the least.
Gateway Community Church
I’m excited to work with Gateway Community Church, taking photos of worship, baptisms, and other events. I’ve only been photographing for two weeks, and it really feels good to serve my church, practice my photography, and capture moments of authentic worship.
Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81
Brazilian photographer, humanitarian, and environmentalist, Sebastião Salgado, dies at the age of 81.
Shakespeare in Love
On March 8, 2025, Wylie High School Theatre had their one and only public performance of Shakespeare in Love, their chosen stage play for UIL (University Interscholastic League) competition. After their first competition performance, they finished 1st and will advance to the next level!
A Primer on the last two generations of Nikon F-Mount Lens
When buying lenses, it is crucial that you actual know what you are buying. A great deal isn’t great if you can’t use the lens at all or if you can’t use the lens the way you want or need to. In addition to everything above, each lens model has its own unique characteristics which is what gives photos a certain look/character. Lenses are tools to help the photographer achieve a specific goal.
St. Matthew Cathedral Arts
Being in a dry spell, photographically speaking, my wife asked if I’d like to visit a local art exhibit where a coworker’s husband was exhibiting his art. Eager to take photos of something and get out of the funk I was in, we visited St. Matthew Cathedral Arts in East Dallas this weekend for their Sundermann Gallery Third Invitational Multi-Media Exhibition Opening Reception.
Cathedral of Junk, No-Show Bats, and the Burger Bar
For having lived in the state of Texas for over 35 years, this was my first time in Austin, and even now, it was only a half day stop on the way to somewhere else. Having only the late afternoon and evening hours with two of my kids, I tried to make the most of the time, and hopefully make a photo or two along the way.
Corpus Christi, TX
Photos from a day trip to Corpus Christi, TX.
Photo Story Published by the Global 1 in 6 by 2030 Project!
A photo story for the 1 in 6 by 2030 project, “a collaborative project that brings together photographers from around the world to put a human face on one of the most important ‘statistics’ of our time — the fact that by the year 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 60.”
A Quick Trip to Galway, Ireland - Part 2
For a quick business trip to Ireland, this ended up being a long post, so I’ve split it into two. The first post is more of a photo blog. This second part is more about my thoughts on food, lodging, and other things you might want to know if you visit Galway.
A Quick Trip to Galway, Ireland - Part 1
For a quick trip to Ireland, this ended up being a long post, so I’ve split into two. This first post is more of a photo blog. The second is more about my thoughts on food, lodging, and other things you might want to know if you visit Galway.
From Humble Beginnings
A photo story for the 1 in 6 by 2030 project, “a collaborative project that brings together photographers from around the world to put a human face on one of the most important ‘statistics’ of our time — the fact that by the year 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 60.”
The Taxidermist’s Daughter - A Stage Play
Wylie High School Theatre had their one and only public performance of Kate Mosse’s The Taxidermist Daughter, the stage play for UIL (University Interscholastic League) competition. The performance was intense. Intense enough that I became uncomfortable taking photos of some scenes. That of course means, the cast and crew did their jobs very well indeed.
Wylie Community Jazz Big Band
Wylie Community Jazz Big Band at the Meyeron Symphony Hall, Dallas, TX!
Named the Official Photographer of the 2023 Waggie Awards!
I was honored to be asked by the Wylie Acting Group to shoot red-carpet photos for the 2023 Season Waggie Awards. Congratulations to all the great cast and crew of the 2023 session!
New Gallery - Beauty and the Beast
The Wylie High School Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast was simply magnificent! The cast and crew pulled out all the stops and wowed sold-out audiences over four days. I did my best to capture the essence of their performances and have posted some of my favorites in my new Beauty and the Beast gallery.
The Dramatic Side of Beauty and the Beast
Tomorrow is opening night for Wylie High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast. There’s a lot of humor, singing, and dancing, but without revealing too many spoilers, I thought I’d just post a few photos representing the dramatic side of the stage play. Due to the high demand, and nearly selling out the first 4 shows, they’ve added a 5th. So, if you hurry, you might be able to grab the last remaining seats!
The Value of Self-Portraits in Overcoming Your Fears
2023 to 2024 - Looking Back and Looking Forward
How one gets to the end goal may change and morph over time, but as long as that goal remains in focus, it can still be achieved. I’m also a proponent of directional goals, which are extremely helpful when one is learning something new and aren’t quite sure where one wants to end up. As long as movement in the desired direction is being made, it is still considered progress.