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I got to spend some time with my friends Charlie and Ginni a few weeks ago for one of my first real ‘Just Because’ sessions. What is a Just Because session you may ask? Well it is a session where people come to me for pictures just because they want some pictures! Charlie and Ginni both go to the same church as my wife Jessica and I in good ol’ Forney,Tx. We also used to be in the same small group bible study before we had to switch groups, it was a sad day but we still hang out and talk often. They are just one great example of how God has blessed Jessica and I since we have been here in Mesquite, simply being able to make new friends who we love! Thank you Charlie and Ginni for letting me take your pictures! Enjoy.

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Tolin and Lorena were married on September 28, 2008 in Garland, TX. I had the pleasure of speaking with Tolin’s mom Linda before the wedding and she hired me to capture the day. Tolin and Lorena were married outdoors at the SpringPark Community Center and it was such a beautiful day and great outdoor location. Thank you so much more letting me be apart of this day! Enjoy some of my favorite photos!

I am constantly thinking if my life is reflecting the love of Christ and if I am making God known in my everyday life and not just on a Sunday. When I started this business I wanted to make sure that God will be glorified through me as I work for my clients. He has blessed my business up to this point and all success has truly come from him and the people he has brought into my life. I just hope that in some way I am reflecting Christ in all my encounters with the people I am capturing through my camera.

Yesterday as I was doing my daily blog stalking I found a blog post that was titled “The Photographer’s Prayer”, I liked it so much that I copied it on my computer and added a few lines to it myself to make it more meaningful to me and my business. The author of this prayer is unknown but I wish I did know who it was to thank them for putting such sweet words that represent who I as a photographer want to daily strive to be. So I thought I would take the time to share this prayer that I found with you, to let all current and future clients know what is important to me. All the italicized text is my addition to the prayer.

The Photographer’s Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Remind me daily of my purpose here on earth, to glorify your name and to make you known. Help guide me as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, never let me forget that I’m creating treasures for families, a keepsake for loved ones, and most importantly a memory of your most precious and valued creation. Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others, that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.

Help me to be an artist, collecting the beauty of every soul, the glow of youth, the gentleness, the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in Thy sight. Deeper than a means of livelihood, give me the perspective to see my photographer’s art as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable.

And, dear Lord, between the lights and shadows, the ups and downs and the rolling years, keep me from getting out of focus or off center, so that my life and work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment. Allow me never to forget that all success and recognition comes from you and nothing of myself. Keep me humble and faithful to you Lord.

AMEN
Author Unknown
(Italicized Me)

WARNING WARNING - CUTE BABY ALERT - VIEWERS BEWARE!

I could not be more excited to share this blog post with you because little Amity is quite possibly the cutest and happiest baby I have photographed! It was such an honor and delight to take some shots of 6 month old Amity and her wonderful parents Dennis and Candis Grover. It is wonderful to see how God works and brings people into my life and allows me to capture a part of their life. Candis had heard of me through some people in Mesquite and after taking with them a little we also find out we have similar friends through their church New St.Peters in Dallas. Thank you Dennis and Candis for allowing me to come into your beautiful home and spend a little time with you and capturing these sweet pictures of Amity. Enjoy!