Spider Mountain Hill Country Downhill Spring Series #2
It wasn’t a huge crowd out at Spider Mountain for the race, but the crowd that did show up came to send it! The weather was perfect, the course for the race was new, and it was great catching up with a few people I hadn’t seen in a while
Why I Don’t Do Minis
Much like the name implies, a mini is when a photographer creates a Pinterest-worthy backdrop for family portraits, typically seasonal, and puts a call out to their followers that they are scheduling mini photo sessions.
They book clients one after another in highly repeatable sessions of 15-30 minutes and come prepared with a pre-prepared list of poses and cues for each family.
And I don’t like them.
Tuesday Night Crits 5/14
Shots from the Turbo Velo Tuesday night crits are now live. Felt good to snaping still after a weekend full of video work. This week I was met with clear blue skies and hard light. Getting a little creative with the angles I was able to really get the colors to pop! Really excited with how the shots in this gallery tuned out.
5 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Photographer
Photographers are a dime a dozen. You can throw a rock into just about any wildflower field this time of year and pretty much be guaranteed to hit one (but please don't - it hurts).
But photography is very personal and it's important to make sure the photographer you choose has the style and personality that aligns best with the moments you want to capture.
So put the rocks down and use these 5 questions instead to vet your next photographer to make the most from your next photo session.
One Year Later: The Adventure Continues
In my first blog post, I talk about photography and Red Family Photo as my personal adventure – a way for me to broaden my own horizons and explore more of what the world has to offer. With its one-year anniversary coming up in a few short weeks, what better time to look back on how that’s going.
Sugarland Classic
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 2:45AM
After a night that involved the refrigerator in my home almost catching fire at midnight and not nearly enough sleep, at 2:45AM my alarm went off, informing me it was time to make my way to the Sugarland Classic race by TMBRA.
Tuesday Night Crits 4/30
This week, I found myself once again trying to change it up. With most MTB photos I take, it’s all about showing the single rider taking on whatever the trail has to throw at them. With the road events, my favorite pictures to take are ones that show the whole peloton.
I <3 Bike Fest
Another Fort Worth Bike Fest in the books. And to say this year was bigger and better would be a understatement! I had a great day behind the lens seeing so many people have a great day playing with bikes. Better yet, able to capture some pretty stellar images from a lot of the event. Please go check this gallery out and snag some shots of your own.
Ringside
Being a photographer who shoots mostly outdoor events, a lot of my events are at the mercy of unpredictable Texas weather. As such, I like to think I have become somewhat of an expert at pivoting in situations where my plans have been canceled and I'm left with no work for my camera. This past weekend was just one of those circumstances.
2024 Fort Worth Bike Fest, Here We Come!
The 2024 Fort Worth Bike Fest at Gateway Park is just a few days away, and I wanted to share a glimpse of the past couple of years with some of my favorite images from past Bike Fests. This event is very special to me as not only is it right here in my hometown, but – a little-known fact – it kind of started from a conversation I had after attending Bentonville Bikefest (I’m super original, I know).
DFW Spring Series Week 3
After getting rained out last week DFW Series Racing is back at Gateway park once again for some Thursday night fun. This week i took a brake from the trail action shots a bit to instead get some shots of the community that makes this even so much fun.
Adobe Shows Off Generative AI Video
This week, Adobe released plans to add AI features, including generative AI, to Adobe Premiere Pro. Most of these features deal with video editing rather than photography editing, but because I’ve been dipping my toes more and more into video editing lately, I wanted to share my thoughts on these features and what they could mean for the future of AI video.
Tuesday Night Crits 4/16
Another Tuesday night crit has come and gone and the pictures are now live to prove it
25th Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge
Pictures from the STORM Hill Country Challenge are live. This is my first time to make this race and I have to say it was amazing to see Flat Rock Ranch this time of year. The drive to and from the ranch through Texas hill country alone made for a super enjoyable weekend.
Texas MTB - Conquering More Than Trails
We sat down with student-athletes, Thomas and Drew at the Candy Rush in Sugar Land. Each has an inspiring story about finding their passion for mountain biking, building connections, and overcoming physical barriers.
Turbo Velo Week 3
The 70-200 is back from repair and what better way to get it tested than some crit racing. Check out this gallery from the Turbo Velo Tuesday night crits. The light was amazing and the pan shots were plentiful.
Mountain Bike Student Spotlight - The Keeling Brothers
We followed the Keeling brothers, Alex and Blake around during the Enchanted at Erwin mountain bike race at Erwin Park in McKinney Texas. These varsity athletes shared how they got into mountain biking, their race day bagel superstitions and more!
Tuesday Night Crits
Do you know what you get with a wide open crit loop, beautiful sunshine, oh and some of the wonderful golden hour magic mixed in there? A photographer having a lot of fun behind the lens. Go check out this full gallery here and see what I’m talking about for your self.
TMBRA - Cameron Park Blowout!
Made it out to the Texas Mountain Bike Racing Associations Cameron park blow out to capture some of the action this weekend. With the weather dismal. I was met with very low light conditions and a little rain. A.K.A. the perfect time to bust out the speed lights and get some shots with a wireless 2 light setup.