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I remember when I first started out photographing I remember when I first started out photographing couples I wanted to take very serious photos. Eventually, I realized I was trying to imitate photos I had seen online. ⠀ Slowly, I began embracing how I see things and let my personality and life experiences be the driving force to my photography. I'm glad I followed my heart because. Not only am I giving myself permission to be authentically me, but I'm allowing my couples to be their authentic selves as well. ⠀ Don't forget, I have a new logo and website launching in just a few weeks!
This August I launch a new brand website and logo! This August I launch a new brand website and logo! Yep! I’ll be retiring the deer logo for something that represents me much more. It’s gonna be beautiful and also rock and roll all at the same time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because I’m doing a huge overhaul of my website and starting from scratch, it’s been allowing me to re-visit older work. I came across this image from 2014 and it’s still one of my favorites. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because I’m doing this huge launch in August to celebrate my 8 years of being in business full-time and my evolution as an artist, husband, and dad, I’m going to be doing a giveaway of discounts when the new site launches. Yup. That includes weddings and sessions at discounted rates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you or someone you know is interested in booking in the future at a cheaper-than-my-normal-price, go sign up to my mailing list to be notified when it goes live. You’ll have first dibs on entering to win. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in bio to be notified!
This August marks my 8th year in business full-tim This August marks my 8th year in business full-time and a total of 10 years all together since picking up a camera. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll be celebrating by launching a brand new website with a brand new logo. I’ve grown so much throughout the years and I want something that represents my evolution. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With taking on this huge project, I’ve been digging through the archives of my hard drives. And since I’ve been getting into making GIFs, I came across a few images from Matt + Diana’s wedding back in 2016 in Portland, OR that I could convert into one! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I really cant wait until it’s safe again to go back to bigger weddings. I miss the parties and madness of a wedding day.
If you would have told me in my early, reckless 20 If you would have told me in my early, reckless 20's that I would one day become a dad, I would have just laughed hysterically. I've never wanted kids of my own or let alone even wanted to become a parent. When I was dating left and right growing up, I would immediately turn down people I met that had kids. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That was until I met Amanda. She was different. She gave me that feeling that all my friends told me I would feel when I met the right person. They said, "you'll just know". And honestly, the moment I met Amanda, that was what I felt. I immediately was on board for trying to become a dad to a 1 year old. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 8 years later, Ethan has turned me into a better person. I couldn't parent for shit in the beginning cause I was just terrible with kids. But, I got that shit down now. I've got total dad vibes now and say more dad jokes than ever before. Lol. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But seriously, although we don't as a family don't celebrate holidays like today, I'm still so damn grateful to have become a stepdad and father figure to Ethan. It's tough, but also equally rewarding. Especially, when he gets into signing Hank Williams, Jr. songs or Ozzy Ozbourne. Haha. He's just an all around great kid. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Father's Day to all the dad's or people who have been father figures in someone's life.
I was so nervous yesterday. It was my very first t I was so nervous yesterday. It was my very first time photographing a proposal. In almost 8 years of being full-time, I've yet to do one because dudes contact me at the last minute and then try to hassle me because I'm too expensive. Like, for real. It's happened almost every single time. I remember one time getting an email reply back that said, "Why would I pay that much when I just need a few photos"? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ However, Adam, was prepared and so excited to propose to Colleen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Aside from me being worried that I would ruin the surprise somehow, I was also worried about how the photos would turn out. Because this was my first proposal, I had to break my own rules. I normally require everyone to meet with me before booking. I do this to not only make sure I'm going to be a good fit, but also to learn about them and their personalities. All in all, it allows us to build trust between us all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The trust is what helps me bring out their true selves. And to be completely honest, since I don't pose people, it helps me ensure the photos look authentic to who they are. So, I was nervous that I wouldn't have the same vibe like all my other sessions. But I was wrong! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They were so much fun and easy going. And it gave me confidence that if someone cares about booking me (not just any photographer) in advance, that they would be all in on my approach and I would 100% deliver even without my full initial meeting.
Today is day one of my journey of healing myself. Today is day one of my journey of healing myself. I finally reached out to a therapist this morning to make my first step. Since moving back to San Antonio last year, my emotional state has been all over the place. And when the pandemic happened, my anxiety and depression went through the roof. The last I've ever felt this bad was before I picked up a camera. Photography has been the driving force of me working through my emotions. It's always kept me happy. It's allowed me to meet people and create. So, being away from it for the past few months really took a toll on me emotionally. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I finally reached out to a therapist because I truly do miss my old self. I used to exercise, eat healthier, and overall just had a lot of healthier habits. I used to be really into personal development and would listen to or read a lot of personal development books, podcasts, videos, courses, etc. I'm going my best to work in those healthier habits again and make peace with myself. I'm even cutting out alcohol for a little while. I want to feel better not just emotionally but physically too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I truly want to get back to my full potential that I know is inside of me. I'm proud that I've made my first step of reaching out for help. I need to stop all the negative self-talk in my head.
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