April 25, 2009: Gayelynn + Eric's Wedding.


The four of us hop into Tracy's car and head north. Why? Today we're going to Lake Livingston to shoot Gayelynn and Eric's wedding. It was a long trip, a hot day, but such a crazy party wedding! It was a very laid back wedding and the food was simply delicious. That's really the only detail I can still remember. This couple was such a delight to work with. I'd like to thank Chester for helping us book the wedding, Joseph, Tracy and Josephine for all their help and coverage. Especially thanks to Joe for his video efforts, they REALLY really enjoyed the video! I never got around to making a trailer of it. So here are just the photos instead.




























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April 24, 2009: Pulaski's Family Portraits.


Josephine, Joseph and I stroll up to the huge wooden and glass doors. I ring the doorbell nervously. I've never met the Pulaskis before although this is probably Josephine's 100th trip down this long walk way. Josephine was as calm as ever and I was just a little nervous meeting and shooting the family for the first time. Let's just say I warmed up to them quite quickly. This always helps in any photoshoot. In pharmacy, the patient/doctor relationship is so bonding and full of trust. I felt this same bond with the family. They entrusted me to great pictures and I trusted them to help me make it happen. Much special thanks to the entire Pulaski family, Josephine for getting the gig, and of course Joseph for all his help through the shoot.






















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April 5, 2009: Melody's Family Portraits.

The sound of bare feet running across a cold stone floor accompanies a symphony of children laughing and picking fun at each other which oscillates in my ears. I'm carrying the lighting bag over my left shoulder as my right shoulder takes care of the camera bag. Joseph carries other miscellaneous photographic materials through the house as we enter from a cool spring breeze somewhere in the city of Houston. Yes, there are no April showers to spoil this day. It's just another day at the Melody's residence. The only difference is today, we raid their beautiful home with thousands in equipment to set up for what should be a very very interesting family photoshoot . Kids aren't always too happy when you take away from their day to sit and pose in front of a camera. Good thing this bunch isn't your ordinary don't-take-my-picture-group! This is me and Josephine with the Melodys... It's fun time.
















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