If you asked most people where you would find a lighthouse the answer would be simple, by a large body of water with a rocky shore. If you ask a person from the Texas Panhandle, you might get a very different response. This is due to the fact that there is a lighthouse in the […]

One of my wife Sara’s favorite things to do is go outside and look at the stars. The timing was absolutely perfect one chilly winter’s night. There was a new moon, and the sky was as vast as the ocean and as black as coal. It was literally the middle of the night, so no […]

I love photography because I get to capture moments that last for years to come. Unfortunately, photos and prints sometimes remind people of the bruises and struggles that they would like to bury deep down. A while back I received this heartfelt request and was honored to help: Dear Joe, The only “professional” (Walmart photo […]

Social media is an amazing way to share information very quickly. You would think I’d be used to it by now as I spend a good chunk of time on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. However, it caught me off guard last week. As I was scrolling through my newsfeed, I read a sad post by […]

One of my all-time favorite photos is of my wife, Sara, and our niece. Disclaimer: This photo has been extremely altered. We traveled to Florida for Thanksgiving in 2013 and decided to spend the day on the beach. Our plans were to relax, enjoy the sunshine, and listen to the waves. For me, that lasted […]