Tyler’s Senior Session at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands
On an August afternoon in Rob Fleming Park, The Woodlands, Texas, I had the pleasure of photographing Tyler Hynes for his high school senior pictures. The cloud cover and the hint of rain added a unique charm to the day, while the cooler temperatures brought a refreshing change from the typical heat. With the park's fountain and lake creating a beautiful backdrop, Tyler looked relaxed and confident. I wish him great success with his college applications in his senior year at the John Cooper School.
Tanner’s Senior Session at Liberty Square Park in The Woodlands
“They are absolutely perfect!”
~ Angela M., mother
“Thank you so much! The pictures were great👏👏”
~ Tanner M.
Brady’s Senior Session at Lake Woodlands
“They look great!!! Having a hard time deciding. Thank you so much for fitting us into your schedule and getting them done on time. I really appreciate it! ”
~ Sarah B., mother
Austin's Senior Portraits at Rob Fleming Park
In the scorching August of 2023, I embarked on a unique photographic journey with Austin, a talented student at The John Cooper School, to create his high school senior portraits. The chosen backdrop for this session was Austin's favorite spot – the serene Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands, Texas.
A High School Senior Portrait Session for Finn
“I loved so many (photos) I could not decide!! Just gave you 5 stars ⭐️!! And a good (Google) review.”
~ Emily S., mother
Capturing Elegance and Confidence: Vikram Kansal's High School Senior Portraits
“Thank you for these. Loved working with you and you got even my grumpy son to smile!👏🙌😂”
~ Puja Kansal, mother
Rebecca's Spring Senior Portraits: A Celebration of Beauty and Water
“Thank you so much. These photos are gorgeous. I really appreciate you taking the time with us. Rebecca felt so comfortable working with you.”
- Katie G., Rebecca’s mother
Celebrating Aditya Menon's High School Senior Year with Captivating Portraits!
“OMG!! These are absolutely stunning. 😀😀 Thank you so much!!”
- Aditya M.
Jackson 's High School Senior Pictures: Capturing Memories to Last a Lifetime
“Thank you!! We had such a great time with you. And you really made Jackson feel special, which I really appreciate. He felt so comfortable with you immediately - we all did! It was fun to be part of your world for a few hours. You have a special talent!!”
~Valerie O., mother
Courtney’s Maternity Session in Houston Museum District
I’m getting more and more maternity sessions recently. This means that the world is finally recovering from the pandemic.
It always brings me joy to see an expecting father-to-be worshiping his wife for carrying this gift of a new life.
Happy Diwali - Timeless Family Portraits
Happy Diwali to all my friends who celebrate!
Downtown Houston portraits with a dog
Yosaphat Puspo booked a creative environmental portrait session with his dog in Downtown Houston. He showed me a whole bunch of inspirational photos that we tried to recreate and then we got unstoppable.
Sally’s Family Session
“I ❤️❤️ them! They are really some of my favorite photos of us so far! Can’t wait to get them up on our walls 😃”
~ Sally T.
Melanie’s Family Portraits
“The prints came out so beautifully that I’d like one more to frame and make a little collection on the wall.”
~ Melanie P.
An Ode to Winter with a Macro Lens
Still testing my new Nikon camera, this time with a macro lens Nikkor Z 105mm f/2.8.
Love this prime lens for its versatility. It’s very sharp and produces really beautiful portraits with a swirly bokeh. I can capture a dog running at me at full speed or a bird taking off from a tree branch or a feeder.
Having switched to the macro mode, I can fill the whole frame with a close up of a water droplet frozen mid-flight from a tree leaf at f/18, still hand holding the camera.
All this beauty was captured last week and now the Winter Wonderland has melted away and Spring is in the air. Can’t wait for the cherry blossom!
If you would like to lend me your dog to test this camera’s boundaries, please reach out. :-)
From Pennsylvania with Love - February 2022 edition
New Nikon camera with Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 again.
I had to bring this lens again into the woods as the light conditions were perfect to capture the sunshine reflected in every single icicle on the the branches. In my eyes the sparkly winter wonderland wins over the bright-colored fall foliage we enjoy in Western Pennsylvania
I wanted the snow fairytale and I got it and now it’s gone sadly. I must say judos to Joyka who patiently waited for me stopping every five minutes and completing our morning hike only by lunchtime that day.
If you would like to lend me your dog to test this camera’s boundaries, please reach out. :-)
Testing Nikon’s focus tracking in combination with an ultra-wide lens
I continue testing my new Nikon camera - this time with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 on.
It was the last day when we could enjoy the light reflected from every single surface - leaves, tree branches, snow flakes before it all melted away. I thought that I needed an ultra-wide lens to capture the overall atmosphere of the ice kingdom while it lasted.
What I also love about shooting wide is this wonderful feeling of a participant in the scene, not a distant observer.
If you would like to lend me your dog to test this camera’s boundaries, please reach out. :-)
Testing Nikon’s focus tracking with a hyper-active dog playing in the snow
I decided to test my new Nikon camera with all my lenses. This time I have Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 on.
Love this lens for its versatility. I can start shooting Joyka when he’s quite far away and keep zooming in until he bumps his head on the lens cap (he does this quite often actually). Wide angle shots give the feeling of presence, as if you are part of the scene. Zoomed in shots offer a nice separation from the background. Both options are available within milliseconds by turning the zoom wheel on the lens all the while the dog is closing up on me.
The only downside is the aperture that wouldn't go wider than f/4 but then again, when the background is not completely obliterated, it offers great for story telling.
Regardless of the distance from the subject or numerous distracting objects around it, the camera locks its focus dead on Joyka’s eye with an amazing sharpness!
If you would like to lend me your dog to test this camera’s boundaries, please reach out. :-)
Testing Nikon Z9 focus tracking: dog on the run
I am getting to know my brand new Nikon Z9 camera and its outstanding focus tracking abilities, this time with Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 on.
Joyka is finally cleared for unlimited physical activity, so we are back to daily hiking. This Golden loves to run fast. Anyone who ever tried to photograph a dog galloping at you knows that it’s not easy to get your photos in focus. But not with the Nikon Z9! This camera tracks not just Joyka, but his eye with admirable determination. Every single shot. Wow!
If you would like to lend me your dog to test this camera’s boundaries, please reach out. :-)
City Break in Savannah, Georgia: October 2021
I’ve always wanted to visit Savannah, in fact since childhood when I read about it in a few books, but when we moved to America, there have always been more famous sights to see: New York City, Grand Canyon, the Niagara Falls, California, Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes and so on - a very long list of all the beautiful national parks and cities in the US