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This family reunion session brought together grandparents, their four children, their spouses, and all of the grandchildren for an evening at the LBJ National Grasslands near Decatur, Texas. During one beautiful golden hour, we were able to capture the whole extended family along with couples, individual families, siblings, grandchildren, boys, girls, and individual portraits.

As a lifestyle photographer, these are the kinds of sessions I love most. Rather than simply posing for the camera, I love photographing people doing something they enjoy. And feeding giraffes certainly gave us plenty of those moments!

Sometimes the most magical places aren’t found in faraway lands—they’re tucked away in your own hometown.

Here in Decatur, Texas, we have one of those hidden treasures: the Decatur Book Bus. Housed inside a beautifully transformed bus inspired by The Hobbit, it’s a place where stories seem to come alive before you ever open a book.

Whenever a family asks for location ideas, I usually send a list of eight to ten options based on the look and setting they have in mind. The LBJ Grasslands is almost always included, and more often than not, it is the location they choose.

There are some weddings that simply feel special from the moment you arrive. This weekend, I had the privilege of photographing one of those unforgettable celebrations at the beautiful NRS Event Center in Decatur, Texas.

If you’ve been dreaming about romantic waterfront portraits, an engagement session, anniversary photos, or simply something that feels elegant and different, this is an incredible location. Imagine the warm glow of sunset, sails filled with wind, polished wood beneath your feet, and timeless images that feel like they belong on the coast—even though you’re right here in North Texas.

The bride, a beloved widow, and the groom, a lifelong bachelor who had never been married, both found love in their eighties. It was a beautiful reminder that God is never finished writing our stories. No matter our age, His plans continue to unfold, often in ways we never imagined.

There is something special about photographing graduates at the University of Dallas. This was my second senior session on campus this year, and once again I was reminded why I enjoy returning to this beautiful Catholic university.

I’ve photographed sessions in the LBJ Grasslands in every season. Spring brings wildflowers, fall fills the trails with warm color, and every season has its own personality. This week was my first summer session of the year, and it reminded me why I love this location so much.

One of my favorite parts of the weekend was watching friendships form, seeing mothers encourage one another, and witnessing the joy that comes from being surrounded by others walking the same homeschooling journey. Homeschooling can sometimes feel like a lonely road, but events like this are a reminder that we are part of something much bigger.