Not too long ago, I was talking with one of my friends on the phone when she mentioned something I had never noticed about my home. She said, "Everything in your home has a meaning." After we hung up, I walked from room to room thinking about what she had said. It's no secret that decorating isn't my gift, but as I looked around, none of that seemed to matter. She was right. Almost everything on my shelves, walls, bookcases, and every other available space holds a story. Vintage books...

  There's something special about celebrating the Fourth of July in Texas, and the Fort Worth Stockyards is the perfect place to capture it. These patriotic portraits were taken several years ago, but they still remind me why I love photographing children. The laughter, the little American flags  and the excitement of summer create memories that never go out of style. As a Texas children's photographer, I believe the best portraits capture genuine smiles and authentic moments....