08/07/2026
We finally made it happen! After days of dodging rain, battling the wind, and constant rescheduling, I got to shoot a stunning couples session with Shayla () and Vance (Vance) down on River Road. 🌦️ We even got some rain on the day of, which meant our plans were a bit limited. But the weather eventually broke, and we caught the most incredible Golden Hour light right by the Red River. 🌅✨
Shayla and Vance are so naturally photogenic, which made this entire session a blast. As I continue my photography journey, one thing I’ve really noticed recently is how much better I've gotten at posing people. It’s arguably one of the toughest aspects of the craft. When I’m shooting landscapes or building custom sets down in my basement studio, the environment is frozen; I can control and manipulate the light around static objects. But human movement? That is infinitely more intriguing. Knowing how to pose subjects to accentuate their best features, work with different angles, and capture that natural energy just elevates a photo completely. 📸
I’ve been incredibly busy with shoots lately, and while I absolutely love collaborating, this will always remain a passion project and a hobby for me. Doing this as a job would just change the vibe. Most of the time, I prefer to shoot alone, though it’s always great having my wife tag along to assist when she can. Throwing myself into group settings has always been tough because my anxiety and crowds aren't exactly a great mix, but sessions like this remind me why it’s worth it. I feel like I’m slowly pushing past those anxious barriers and opening up to the idea of more group collaborations in the future. 🌿🤍