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The Wedding of Jo & James
It was a rainy day, but that didn’t keep guests from having a great time in this intimate wedding in the ancient town of Stamford, England. The ceremony was in the local registry office, with the reception at The George Hotel. Dinner was in a private room with everyone seated at a large table. It [...]
The FreeFlow
Gerry and I had fun photographing this Austin band, and got to listen to great music while they jammed during the session! Many thanks to Gerry at Hanan Exposures for providing the studio and shooting this with me.
Backstage at Naeem Khan | Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Lesson #231 from Fashion Week: backstage access gives you two very valuable things. A look into preparations before the show and picking a spot in the media riser early. I found a spot to leave my backpack on the media riser and went looking for interesting moments to capture.
Wildfires in Bastrop
I went out with the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service today to photograph the devastation caused by recent wildfires. We drove through miles and miles of burned forest, still smoldering in places. Firefighters are working hard to save structures that are still standing. We saw homes untouched by fire, but so many are completely [...]
Austin Film Festival | Casino Jack
Casino Jack is a new movie directed by George Hickenlooper inspired by the life of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Kevin Spacey and Jon Lovitz star in the film. Lovitz and Hickenlooper walked the red carpet last night for the movie’s regional premiere.
The Stiletto Stampede for the Cure 2010
I had the pleasure of photographing the Stiletto Stampede for the Cure on Oct. 16 at the Hill Country Galleria. The Stiletto Stampede is a 100 yard dash with a mission to encourage young women and men to know and understand the risks of breast cancer and empower them to prevent the disease by utilizing [...]
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The Wedding of Jo & James
It was a rainy day, but that didn’t keep guests from having a great time in this intimate wedding in the ancient town of Stamford, England. The ceremony was in the local registry office, with the reception at The George Hotel. Dinner was in a private room with everyone seated at a large table. It [...]
The FreeFlow
Gerry and I had fun photographing this Austin band, and got to listen to great music while they jammed during the session! Many thanks to Gerry at Hanan Exposures for providing the studio and shooting this with me.
Backstage at Naeem Khan | Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Lesson #231 from Fashion Week: backstage access gives you two very valuable things. A look into preparations before the show and picking a spot in the media riser early. I found a spot to leave my backpack on the media riser and went looking for interesting moments to capture.
Wildfires in Bastrop
I went out with the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service today to photograph the devastation caused by recent wildfires. We drove through miles and miles of burned forest, still smoldering in places. Firefighters are working hard to save structures that are still standing. We saw homes untouched by fire, but so many are completely [...]
Austin Film Festival | Casino Jack
Casino Jack is a new movie directed by George Hickenlooper inspired by the life of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Kevin Spacey and Jon Lovitz star in the film. Lovitz and Hickenlooper walked the red carpet last night for the movie’s regional premiere.
The Stiletto Stampede for the Cure 2010
I had the pleasure of photographing the Stiletto Stampede for the Cure on Oct. 16 at the Hill Country Galleria. The Stiletto Stampede is a 100 yard dash with a mission to encourage young women and men to know and understand the risks of breast cancer and empower them to prevent the disease by utilizing [...]
Lauren Pierce Atelier by Lauren Bush | Audi Fashion Houston Week 2010
In 2008, Lauren Bush launched a new fashion brand, Lauren Pierce Atelier. By sourcing fabric that is handmade by artisans around the world, as well as eco-friendly fabrics, this women’s wear line lives up to high environmental and humanitarian standards.
CrOp by David Peck | Audi Fashion Houston 2010
President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush attended their first fashion show, and I got to witness it! Mom, George said to tell you he’ll call you soon to get together for lunch. CrOp by David Peck is a fun and quirky clothing line with a conscience. CrOp is short for “creative [...]
Lyn Devon | Audi Fashion Houston 2010
The Lyn Devon collection is a reflection of her passion for modernizing iconic American design. She has a keen sensibility for bringing precise tailoring and impeccable finishing to clothing you can live in. Inspired by American icons like Audrey Hepburn and the collections of iconic American designers from McCardell and Beene to Mizrahi and Lauren, [...]
Christian Siriano | Audi Fashion Houston 2010
Twice I’ve gotten to photograph Christian Siriano‘s Spring 2011 collection, I love it!
Erin & Gabe’s Pre-Wedding Party
I had a great time photographing this event last night. A special thanks to Gerry with Hanan Exposures for being a second shooter!
Naeem Khan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
I love Naeem Khan‘s Spring 2011 Collection! Here are a few of my favorites.
Rebecca Taylor Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Here are a few from Rebecca Taylor‘s Spring 2011 Collection.
Tommy Hilfiger Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
I love Tommy Hilfiger‘s Spring 2011 collection! There were quite a few celebrities in the audience, but I really wanted to meet Neil Patrick Harris. I heard that Tommy Hilfiger’s people were fairly nice about letting folks backstage, so after the show we bolted through the crowds to try to get backstage. They ushered us [...]
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