Being Creative

I know that I have posted these pictures before. But I was playing around with some different editing techniques and thought I would share them. One is a little over the top, but that was the look I was going for.
Tomorrow I will be photographing the Cooper vs. Abilene High basketball game. I am a rookie when it comes to photographing basketball. But we shall see.

Amazing People Part II

On Tuesday I am going to post another Amazing People entry. So please come back to see who it is. It could be you!

To do list

Hey everyone! Hope you had an awesome weekend. My weekend was spent trying to get things done. You know that "to do list" that never seems to quit? Well I love to check things off from that list. I feel so accomplished if I can tackle some of those items. I did manage to check some items off this weekend including creating a senior rep card. What do you think?

Texture Play

So I just got these really cool textures to play with on my images. I am still new to the entire texture world, but you got to start somewhere. So what do you think?





Picture taken by Keary Dee and edit by me.

Christmas Cards

Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Christmas is only a few weeks away. This weekend I worked on a couple Christmas cards, including my own. Andy and I went out to get some images for our card. Let me just say it is tough using a tripod and trying to get a great shot. But we made it work. My desire was to embrace my new Texas home and have a "cowboy" style Christmas card. Not really sure if I accomplished that or not. What do you think? Here is the front of our card and the front of a card I made for a friend. As always, I love your comments!

Amazing People

There are so many amazing people that we all come in contact with on a daily basis. I can think of so many people that have impacted my life or who are making a difference in the world around them. SO I wanted to honor them. Thats why I created a post called "Amazing People." In these posts you will meet people who I think are amazing. I want to share their story with you. I hope it encourages you to honor and thank the amazing people in your life. Thanks for reading.

Amazing People: An amazing young man

This is Dustin. He is one of my favorite people in the world. He also happens to be my little brother.


He is by far the most amazing 15 year old I have ever meet. He has such a kind heart and loving spirit. He is the baby of my family so he has always been surrounded by adults. Most 15 year olds want their parents to leave them alone and stay out of their business. D is not like that. He loves hanging out with the family. And we love being with him. He just makes you smile. I am so thankful that the Lord blesssed us with him. He is awesome and I know that God has big plans for him.

Check this out!
God is really moving in Dustin's life and it is awesome to watch. My prayer for him ever since he was little was that God would reveal himself to Dustin and that Dustin would put his trust in the God alone. Well I was looking at D's MySpace and found this song that he wrote. It is an awesome testimony and I wanted to share it with you. I hope it blesses you. From the mouth of babes come amazing truths.

(This is supposed to be a really heavy metal song)

"Heavy Metal Pine Saw"

{Verse 1}

Darkness Falls!
And it seems there is no light to guide me!

Pain Sets In!
And I wonder will I ever see the rising sun?

I Feel No Comfort!
And tell myself all hope is gone for me!

I Close My Eyes!
And I scream O God what have I done?

{Chorus 1}

But even though the Devil whispers in my ear,
I can still hear this loud and clear!
(I HEAR)

Son I am here with you,
I will never leave you,
I will always hold you close and near.

You watched me die before you,
All of this was for you,
So there is nothing for you to fear.

Just remember,
I am always here!

{Verse 2}

Conflicting Battles,
Are going on within my mind!

The Tests Of Faith,
Are just leading me to certain failure!

My Soul Is Torn,
Between what I want and what I know is right.

I Close My Eyes
And I scream O God what Can I do?

{Chorus 1 Repeats}

{Verse 3}

Darkness Falls!
Now I know that God is here to guide me!

Pain Sets In,
But I give it all up to the Lord.

All This Comfort,
Blankets me and keeps me from the cold.

I Close My Eyes,
And scream thank you God for what you've done!

{Chorus 1 Repeats}

{Chorus 2}

(WE SING)

Lord you are here with me,
You will never leave me,
You will always hold me close and near.

I watched you die before me,
I know it all was for me,
With you there is nothing for me to fear.

So now I will remember,
You are always here.