It seems that family photojournalism (aka family documentary photography) is both a quickly emerging genre and a total and complete mystery. Is this what I want? How does it work? WTF is it, anyway? Here's my go at answering those -- and other -- common burning questions.
Read MoreTop 5 places for Austin kids to run wild this fall/winter
Truth time: the documentary photographer in me loves nothing more than watching children lose themselves in a sensory experience and become covered head to toe in muck. There is something so primal and pure about children letting go of decorum and expectations and fully immersing themselves in the exploration of nature.
Read MorePhoto fun at Austin's new Central Library
The new Austin Central Library is open, and we are beside ourselves with excitement. It's gorgeous, well-executed, and -- bonus -- a photographer's dream. We went for a visit this morning and found ourselves there before it opened, but not to worry . . .
Read MoreLiving with intention: family photojournalism in Austin's Holly neighborhood
There is something about this family, living with intention and purpose in the Holly neighborhood near downtown. These sweet mamas invited me into their warm, cozy nest for a "morning-in-the-life" documentary photo session with their two young boys a few months ago.
Read MoreTroubleshooting to make better photos in documentary family photography
If you’re here, it’s probably at least partly because you have a drive to go beyond just what your family looks like, and capture what life feels like. When a photo reflects a moment or scene exactly as it was, you know you’ve got a winner. Watch while I walk you through my process on these sample images.
Read MoreThe future is bright and shiny / Green Sprout preschool portraits
First, a disclaimer: school portraits -- as many of y'all know -- are not my main thing. My art is in seeing -- and capturing -- unscripted, chaotic, real family life in a lovely documentary light. But once in a while, I just have to get a whole boatload of adorable preschoolers in front of my lens.
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