So often I find myself on the sidelines when it comes to helping others. I just figure someone else will do it. As I have been reading and viewing photos of the devastation in Haiti I am moved to get off the sidelines and do a little part to help. From now until the end of the year I will donate $200 to the American Red Cross towards relief efforts in Haiti for each wedding that I book.

How you can help, the Red Cross has set up a text message campaign to raise support, just text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 towards their relief efforts. Wyclef Jean also has an earthquake relief fund that you may donate $5 to by texting “YELE” to 501501. Let us each give back and do our part to help.

Four years ago Emily and Barrett were married and I was there to photograph their Dallas wedding. In November Emily’s sister Catherine was getting married to Elliot in Playa Del Carmen and asked me to travel with them to photograph their beach wedding. It is such an honor for a family to consider me their “family photographer”. My wife Sarah and I were happy to go spend the week in Playa del Carmen with Catherine and Elliot and their family and friends. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ida was making her way through the Yucatan channel on the day of the wedding so we had to move the wedding off of the beach. But everyone was in great spirits and having such a good time it was no problem. They had a beautiful wedding and reception at The Royal Playa del Carmen. The day after the wedding the sun came out and we got a chance to take some photos on the beach. Thanks Catherine and Elliot for having Sarah and me along for the ride and including us as part of your family.

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Morgan and Collin showed up with a plan to take their engagement photos to the next level. Morgan was a bridesmaid for Sarah and Ben, and she had also helped with Sarah’s bridal session. She knew that she wanted something different than the norm. When she told me that her dad owns a bike shop and that she would like to use some vintage bicycles and cowboy boots in the shoot, my mind immediately envisioned them in the country with golden Texas light. Morgan and Collin are totally in love and we had a great time wandering through the weeds laughing and taking photos. I’m excited for their wedding this Spring!