Passion
def. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling
My passion comes from my mother who is no longer here. As I would not have been photographing today, if it wasn't for her. She had the love for the camera. I am just continuing that love, so I can bring it to the rest of the world.
My passion also comes from my beautiful wife and daughter. They inspire me so much, that I want to bring that inspiration and passion to my clients. I want my passion for life to come across not only in my images, but in the friendships that I make with my clients. As they are truly my canvas that I use to display my work.
I strive to look at the world in a different view each time, as it changes everyday. I may photograph at the same location that I always shoot sessions, but will always look for a different angle, different approach. As each client always brings different feelings, emotions and character to the location.
I hope I can continue to share my vision with my clients and the world. I feel noone really understands how my mind works when taking photographs, as I sometimes have crazy ideas. But, I believe those ideas and visions come from a greater power that I am blessed with.
"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
-Proverbs 29:18
For 2010, I am starting to build client site for my clients. Here is an example, and a small taste of what is to come. Enjoy!!
Also, here is a link if you can see it here!!
http://melodiandterry.lightwriterphotography.com/
Psst……….Her bridal session was too great. I can’t wait til I can show them off.
I’m a tech guy. My mom always called on me to fix things around the house, especially electronics. I may not have fixed everything, but I loved to do it. One day, my stereo wasn’t working, so I unscrewed all the bots and opened it up. I did not have a manual and I sure did not know what I was doing. But, I saw that a wire was not connected. I plugged it back in, put the stereo back together, turned on the power, and it worked. And from then on, I fell in love with electronics and tech toys. (hint: my Electrical Engineering degree)
But, I love things that are innovative, but fun to use. So, every once in a while, I’ll post a tech toy/gadget/software that I think is really cool.
So, today, I introduce you to Google Wave. This is a really great web-based application. It’s like email, messaging, and Facebook rolled into one. I really don’t know how to describe it, so here is a video. But, I think it’s the greatest tool to every come out in the last 10 years. And it’s going to make it so much easier for me to share my photography with everyone.
Also, here are some great add-ons/enhancements:
Last week, I photographed a wonderful couple, Melodi and Terry. And since they meet at Rice University, well you guessed it, we shot there, as well. It was great!! With the help of Terry being a football alumni, we were able to jump on the field to take some pics. I was so excited, since it was my first time being on that field, and I’ve had many photo sessions at Rice University.
So, check out the pics, and show Melodi and Terry a little love. They are getting married next year in Dallas, TX. Comment below.
October 5, 2009 - 7:59 am - OMG!!! I love them!!! U are so incredibly talented...thk u for bringing us back to where we first fell in luv and capturing that in these pics...I am so happy!
October 5, 2009 - 7:59 am - Aww I love the pics, especially the umbrella pic. It holds so much significance! I remember when you first left me that voicemail about "the guy holding the umbrella" These pictures are beautiful and I'm so excited for the happy ending/new beginning to the M&T love story!!
October 5, 2009 - 8:03 am - Thanks, Melodi. Ya'll made it easy for me.
October 5, 2009 - 8:03 am - Angie, Thanks. Yeah, that "umbrella" pic is my favorite, as well.
Wow!! Another great couple, with a truly great story. And such an inspiring wedding.
Now, this is what “Love at first sight!!” really means.
He is from New York and she is from Beaumont. He came down to help a friend move from Charlotte to Houston, and the first person he meets……….. is his future wife. Wow!! I had another couple with a story like this (see older posts), and it’s truly great to see couples with long distance relationships make it through and become one.
So, please help me congratulate Jasmine and Darrell on their marriage. (Post comments below)
Location: Chateau Polonez
Also, if you really listen to the song in the slideshow, it really describes their story very well. Just listen. Enjoy!!
October 6, 2009 - 6:42 am - We were there at the Flying Fishbone too that special night:) We had actually brought our friends from Virgina with us. So nice to hear happy stories these days. Our best wishes to you...never go to bed mad and remember the most important word in marriage is COMMUNICATION...say "I feel this or I feel that" not "YOU do this" or "YOU do that"...Enjoy! God bless you both!
October 6, 2009 - 2:43 pm - What a beutiful (and handsome!) couple you make. We were so touched you remembered us and shared the pictures of your special day. Thank you! If you are ever in the Washington DC area - please let us know. Our phone is 540-371-3419 - we would love to hear about how your "new life" together is coming. May God bless and keep you.
October 6, 2009 - 9:17 pm - Beautiful couple. I did not get a chance to meet Darrell but I want to say to you, that you have a gorgeous wife. I wish you guys all the success and happiness that marriage can bring. Jasmine this is your makeup artist and you looked absolutely stunning. Thank you for having such a beautiful canvas which makes my job much easier. However, I like picture #2 and would love to have this in my portfolio and on my website. Talk to you soon
October 7, 2009 - 3:11 pm - Truly Marvelous photos!
I know I’m going to have a new baby crawling around the house soon. Biting on toys and making loud noises. So, I thought, “I need a toy, too”. At least before the little one comes. So, I decided to get some BowFlex dumbells. I think this will help me get in shape, as now I’ll have 2 kids to pick up. One in each arm. Ha….
P.S. I just started P90X, too. And it’s kicking my butt. I need some encouragement to get through the 3 month program.
Once again, I was fortunate to photograph a great wedding. And with the help of one of my photo friend, Viet, we got some great photos.
Great Location. Chateau Polonez. Just look at the photos.
Great Family. You just felt the love and joy for the couple.
And most importantly, a Great Couple. Ashley and Tyrone were fabulous together. Looking back, I just knew from the initial meeting with them, that this wedding was going to be great. And it was. I mean, shoot, they had a great story. Hand it to Tyrone’s persistence and, shall I say, swagger (Ha).
Congrats to Ashley and Tyrone!! Enjoy the slideshow.
August 11, 2009 - 10:07 pm - Brad, We just got back from our honeymoon in Hawaii and viewed the slideshow and photos that you posted. Everything looks so beautiful and we are in awe at your talent and attention to detail. Thank you so much for forever capturing memories of our special day! We are so happy that you were able and willing to be a part! Best Wishes, Ty and Ash
August 11, 2009 - 10:26 pm - Beautiful slide show!!! You took great pictures!
August 12, 2009 - 2:32 pm - Great photojournalism - you were able to capture those great shots and yet stay incognito. Ashley and Tyrone looked absolutely beautiful and you were able to capture the essence of their happiness with your photos. Thanks again Leah M.
August 12, 2009 - 6:09 pm - Fabulous pics. Thanks for being a part of this wonderful occasion.
August 13, 2009 - 8:46 am - As grandparent of the bride. we are delighted for the opportunity that you given us to share the beautiful picturs you have displayed so we too can see your great work. thanks.
“Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez”
Yes, “let the good times roll”. And rolled they did. This wedding was full of energy from the jump. And the end….. well, you just had to be there.
Jamisha and Malcolm were married at the beautiful Ashton Gardens with friends and family from the Pelican, Creole and birth of Jazz state: Louisiana. If you ever want to know how to party, just go to a Louisiana wedding. The dancing never stopped. Man, I almost put down my camera and started doing the alligator dance (J/K…Ha…). But, it ended in a Louisiana traditional umbrella dance, following the bride and groom out to their grand exit.
Enough said……Enjoy!! Congrats Jamisha & Malcolm!!
DON’T FORGET TO COMMENT!!
Location: Ashton Gardens
Also, I can’t forget about Jamisha bridal picture, now that I have the opportunity to post it. Doesn’t she look beautiful?
August 8, 2009 - 6:29 am - This is a beautiful match (MADE IN HEAVEN) and God never makes a mistake. Love Aunt Judy
August 8, 2009 - 10:37 am - This was the wedding of the year. Brad you really did a good job. I would like to say congratulations to my cousins Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Butler. I do not think I ever danced that much at a wedding. I was honored to be a part of something so beautiful.
August 8, 2009 - 11:34 am - Brad, one word AMAZING! You did such an amazing job at capturing the most important day of our lives together. Watching the slideshow brought more tears to my eyes. Thank you for such great work! We had such a great time which will be talked about for years and we will have the memories for years because of your work. Also, Brad...Malcolm says "You are the man"! Ha!
August 8, 2009 - 8:08 pm - You did good,good on ya feet i am so happy to have been a part of the moment. Make sure to keep god 1st! Love ya lil cuddy!
August 8, 2009 - 11:43 pm - The wedding was beautiful! I had so much fun at the reception! I actually thought I was in the club...lol. I agree,wedding of the year:) Congratulations
August 10, 2009 - 8:32 am - Congratulations Malcolm and Jamisha! Lovely bride and handsome groom. I wish you much happiness! Grand Uncle, Roger
August 11, 2009 - 7:54 am - Whats up Mr. & Mrs. Butler, my bad for not posting a comment sooner but i'm just shaking back from the reception!Thats right i said it, whats already understood dont need to be explained! Malcolm & Jamisha yall sure know how to "Get Married"! I aint gonna lie if didn't know any better i woulda thought yall was ballin, oh wait yall are ballin, lemme borrow $100! Seriously though i couldn't be more proud of the two of you, congratulations! Jamisha i know i didnt really get a chance at the wedding to tell you how happy i am for you two so i'm saying it now, I love you and i've never been more proud of you! Malcolm, i didnt forget about you, I could not have picked a better man for my lil sis to spend the rest of her life with. You're "the truth" and i love you for that! You just gotta promise me that you'll take really good care of her she's the closest thing i got to a lil sister, so dont make them GB'z mount-up...lol!! Oh, and to da "pitcha-man","video-man", and all you catz that had my cousin wedding on blast like dat... Great job, keep it pimpin! HATERZ EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT!!!!! IT ONLY GETS BETTER!
August 12, 2009 - 8:12 pm - Congratulations!!! It looks like yall had a good time from the pictures they were so beautiful...... Best wishes, hope yall have great blessed lives filled with luv. love always, Kayla
August 13, 2009 - 10:20 pm - congrats to mr.and mrs.M Butler may God be a constant influence in your lives. Love aunt Rosalind we so regret we missed your beuatiful wedding day.
August 16, 2009 - 5:33 pm - You may not know me, but I know you, Malcolm. Mrs Marguerite was my play mother and I used to baby sit your mother and the rest of her children. I knew when you were born and I knew your mother, Bonnie Faye very well. We practically grew up together. I just know she would have been so very proud of you and your wife. Maybe one day soon, I will get a chance to come to Denison and visit. I have not seen the Butler family in 25 or 30 years. Tell your wife, Jamisha that she certainly made a beautiful bride. So take care and let God guide you on your way. There are many crooks and turns in the road but if you let God be your road map, you can never go wrong. I send you and your wife my blessings.
August 19, 2009 - 10:29 am - This was a amazing wedding I Love you guys the pics look great Im overly joyed that my brother found such a wonderful person even better I now have another sister someone I can talk to do things with not to mention a new family as well everything this has been a wonderfull expierence. I love you guys so much and wish all the happiness to you I love you Big B without a dout
Amateur photog tags along with a pro and sees why you need to hire a pro for your wedding.
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Seattle Bride Mag - Photography - Cody Ellerd
The story of this couple is extraordinary.
She is from Austin, TX. He is from Los Angeles, CA. They meet in between in Las Vegas, NV. And they never let go. So, for over 2 years they have been planning. And I must say, they planned right.
They are a great couple. With a great story. With a great family. Thus, it created a truly great wedding. From beginning to the end.
I wish everyone could have been there to see this wedding unfold (minus the heat). There was so much joy, laughter, tears, and happiness. It was just a great site to see.
So, to Kirby and John, I present this slideshow to you. Enjoy!!
P.S. And enjoy your honeymoon in Maui, HI. It’s a great place and make sure you take some pictures for me. Ha…..
The Dress
Kirby
Kirby
John
John
John
The Bride
Ceremony
The Rings
The Look
We Did It!!
So Lovely
Father Dance
Mother
The Cake
Get It!!
Last Dance
Kirby and John
Come on, Hun!
July 21, 2009 - 3:50 pm - Thank you for all of the wonderful photos that you took. These photos will recall the memories of this wonderful and special event for a lifetime. They are beautiful.
July 22, 2009 - 11:09 am - Congratulations to both of you! John your awesome friend and seeing you happy is truly rewarding. You and Kirby both deserve all the love and happiness that life brings. Both Jennette and I look forward to getting closer to both of you as the seasons change and wish you both the best.
July 22, 2009 - 11:58 am - Hey you two.. Ooooooooohhhhh myyyyy gooooooodneessssssss!!!!!!!!!!I think that was the best wedding i have ever been to...I want to say congratulations again to the both of you. Kirby welcome to the fam bam.... Im glad that i can officially say that you are apart of the family now..Loved your family and friends in Texas.Best wishes to you and my brother. Keep God first and yall will go beyond what you two ever imagined. The pictures are Great!!!Love yall both....
July 22, 2009 - 12:54 pm - God Bless you both, I am very happy that I was able to make it to your Wedding. The Wedding and Reception both were beautiful and I had a wonderful time. It is wonderful to see two people that are so much in love be joined together as one in marriage by putting God first in their lives and marriage. Niece-Niece welcome to the Family. I love you both Uncle Mack/William
July 22, 2009 - 2:39 pm - Mr. & Mrs. McBride, the grace of the bride was only matched by the charm of the groom. It was wonderful to meet John's family. Extraordinary to remember the little girl I used to babysit. Bless you both, and thanks for helping me to once again remember how wonderful hope can warm the soul.
July 22, 2009 - 3:25 pm - Looking at the pics brought back great memories from the weekend. He has captured the essence of your love, your moment, your beautiful wedding. I am looking forward to being around and watch all your dreams come to fruition....love you both...
July 22, 2009 - 11:45 pm - God bless the both you. It was a honor to be apart of not only such a beautiful wedding, but a beautiful chapter in both of your lives. I am looking forward to watching you two grow as one and become a family. To the Kirbster, welcome to Cali!!! To J Mac, your dream has come true, you have your princess. Love ya'll and can't wait to get it crackin' over on the west coast! Great slide show and song choice.
July 23, 2009 - 5:26 pm - It was the perfect wedding. Our thanks to John's family and friends for coming all this was and making the event even more special. Love, Grandmother
July 26, 2009 - 7:52 pm - I am so happy for you jon jon!!!!! I wish i could have been there. Just looking at the pictures had me cryin!!! :) And kirby, i dont know you but you were beautiful and i could tell just by the way you were looking at him that u are head over heels!! cant wait to meet you and welcome to the family girl!!! good luck to the both of you just make sure you keep those smiles coming!!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU BOTH from your auntie liz alllll the way from the CHI!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
I will never forget the great music and videos you created. But, most importantly, I will never forget how you united the world.
Just a sad moment in time…………… 
by Brad
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