Layla & Laith's (sort of...) engagement shoot

This world is truly small... and I mean smaaaaaaall. Allow me to elaborate.

Layla found my fan page on Facebook a month or so ago. While looking through my list of fans, I saw her name and pictures. She had a very familiar look and last name... so I sent her a long shot email. Turns out her sister was my Orthodontist when Thao and I lived in Phoenix, Arizona! PHOENIX... I live in HOUSTON!

So today, after a lengthy email thread we finally met. She has a striking resemblance to her sister! It was great to meet her, and Laith. It was also fun to take their pictures at the beautiful Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston.

Enjoy...

Baby Parsa

Our good friends Ali and Sara just had their little boy, Parsa. I had the chance to meet the little guy today and snap some pics of him. He's sooooo tiny and cute... reminds me of when Kami was born. Almost makes me want another baby... ALMOST!

I love little babies!

Pumpkin Patch

So we took Kami, along with Tatum and Kollin to the Pumpkin patch by the Grisel residence last week. The kids had a great time and I managed to squeeze in a few snaps before it got too dark and we had to go back home!

Kami kept throwing pumpkins around and saying "bawl", and Kollin was just having a great time. Check out the big man's beenie... skull and bones. I guess thats how he rolls. lol

OneLight workshop with Zack Arias

In my ever so expanding path of knowledge, I consider myself a sponge. I have this urge to learn and grow as an artist. This week was a huge step for me to continue down that path.

I had to opportunity to sign up for Zack Arias' OneLight Workshop back in May and I jumped at the chance. The workshop was an all day event and went from 10AM on the 13th, to almost 2AM on October 14th! But let me tell you, as long of a day that was, in no way shape or form did it feel that long. I guess that's what learning does to you when you enjoy it.

We had a long session of learning, long session of 'controlled' shooting with Zack himself, and a session where we practiced what we had learned. I enjoyed every minute of it and I intend on putting my newly learned skills to use in the very near future... like, this Sunday for my Bridal/engagement shoot I have coming up.

The pics below are the product of the shooting portions of the day, leave me some love and tell me what you think...

Also, Thanks to Marc Brubaker (@clickwindrepeat on twitter) and Tracy Tesmer (@tracytesmer on twitter) for being our lovely models and for Christine Tremoulet (@christinebpc on Twitter) for hosting it. BTW fellas, Christine is still looking to do her first "Dudeouir" session... so if you want to give your ladies a 'special present', give her a shout.

WOW!

Simple, stunning, effective, and beautiful. That's what I think of my new sample album from KISS wedding books. It wasn't supposed to be here until next week, but last night I get a text from my wife while I was in the OneLight Workshop (more on this soon!) with Zack Arias saying my album was at the house and it was awesome!

This thing wasn't even supposed to be here until next week sometime. I'm impressed... This first time customer just turned into a repeat customer.

Check it out...