Sheltered Light Photography

05/30/2026

What an honor it was to capture this years Growing Roots camp at Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, Inc. 😊
So many brilliant educators, and helpful hands. These lucky children got to learn, create, and explore in the beautiful gardens, museum, and theatre. Learning about different topics from Native American hand signs, to folklore, hunting, and more.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible, it was a lovely turn out, you truly put your hearts into all of the activities and discussions, and I'm sure the children will take their new knowledge with them through life! 😊✨

05/30/2026

Observation teaches us what noise often hides. When we slow down enough to watch, listen, and notice, we understand the world better. 🌻🌤️

Visit the gardens, or your local park soon. Sit and have a rest. Observe. You will be better for it. 🤍

05/27/2026

05/23/2026

What a beautiful ending to Busy Bee's 2026. 🐝🤍
Goldthwaite is so blessed to have Savannah and her wonderful team.
This years focus was on insects and arachnids, children ages 2-5 were brought into the world of bugs, where they got to explore, learn, and create.
Children and parents alike learned something new, and were entertained by the lovely educators and volunteers of this community.
I personally want to say thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, my little ones loved every bit, from the songs to the snacks.
I can't wait for next years Busy Bee's, and if you have older kids (1st-6th grade) you are invited to attend Growing Roots Summer kids camp at the Botanical Gardens! Please check their page for more info. ✨

05/23/2026

Adventure, creativity, nature, and discovery are coming together once again for an unforgettable summer experience for local children!

We are excited to announce the return of our annual Growing Roots Summer Kids' Camp, a FREE, four-day, Nature & Art Camp for students entering grades 1–6.

Rooted in the belief that children learn best through discovery, movement, creativity, and connection, the camp is designed to nurture the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—through engaging outdoor exploration and interactive educational experiences. We hope you'll join us for this year's exciting edition:

Growing Roots: From Ancient Earth to Endless Sky – Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday (1776–2026)

May 27–30, 2026
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

This program is offered in conjunction with the Texas America 250 celebration and in collaboration with the Goldthwaite Theatre, Jennie Trent Dew Library, Mills County Historical Museum at Goldthwaite, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

The camp is made possible through the generous support of Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood.

Check out the event page for FULL DETAILS and make sure to pre-register your child-spots are limited. Download registration forms at www.legacyplaza.org.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata) is putting on a beautiful show in the gardens, with bright red berries popping among silver-green, holly-like leaves. According to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center database, these tart berries have long been gathered and enjoyed by Indigenous peoples of Central Texas, often made into refreshing drinks, jellies, and preserves.

Agarita also provides an important food source for birds and other wildlife, while its dense, thorny branches offer valuable shelter and nesting protection for ground nesting birds like quail.

Come take a stroll through the gardens this week and enjoy the beauty of native plants in late spring.

📸: Sheltered Light Photography

05/18/2026

💛💛MODEL CALL💛💛

😊Please share & tag someone who you think would be perfect for this!

💛Models can be farmers, community member’s, pastors, churches, families, or businesses. I want someone that has true passion for helping others, and sharing their faith in action.

💛I will want to do a photo session, as well as write a short piece about your experience. This will be used for my personal business portfolio.

💛I will give you access to any photos I produce, with full copyrights. Message me for more details or book on my website (link in bio).

💛I will also share my work with local news outlets, and hope to help grow local businesses and support for my community, and other surrounding Texas communities.

03/20/2025

Did you know I offer in home milestone sessions? These are perfect for your little ones.
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