Years ago I shot this image of a our friend Christie during her home birth. Normally, I would not shoot such a private moment, but this was a special case, with a special story. Leslie and Christie had become friends during a show they both performed about women having to give birth during the 1800's... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, Leslie and I had dinner with some good friends of ours, Paul and Amy Davis. During the evening, Paul shared with us a wonderful story about forgiving others. I also knew Paul enjoyed photography since he had taken a photo workshop from me, so I asked him if he had... Continue Reading →
Yesterday at church I heard a wonderful story told by our pastor during his sermon on what is Gods Kingdom here and now?. Jody set up the story with a number of biblical truths and analogies. He explained that when he coaches girls softball he is always reminding the girls to get "softball ready" which... Continue Reading →
This last weekend I met a really fun 83 year old cowboy outside Wimberley, Texas while teaching a photo workshop. His name is Jack Glover, but I like calling him "Cowboy Jack". As it turned out Cowboy Jack is Will Rogers cousin. At 83 , he had some wonderful stories from his life to share.... Continue Reading →
Years ago when my children were young I remember reading a great book called "This Present Darkness" by Frank Peretti. The one thing that stood out to me in that book was how false accusations could be so destructive. We all at some level or another have experienced having someone knowingly say something about you... Continue Reading →
One of the stories I've followed throughout much of career as a photojournalist was Serial Killer Henry Lee Lucas. I was there the day they found the remains of his first victim while working for the Dallas Times Herald and later would be put into his jail cell to shoot photos a couple of times... Continue Reading →
My wife and I have lived in one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Austin for the past 13 years. Most of our friends and family, including myself, have believed the popular teaching that God wants us to have everything we want. I had believed He desired us to live in materialistic prosperity. Materialism filled... Continue Reading →
With so much loss in the news these days, many of us are reminded of our own losses and find ourselves reliving them to one degree or another. As we watch the news of the recent outbreak of tornadoes, some of us find tears rolling down our cheeks as we see others suffering. It's funny... Continue Reading →
I recently taught a wildflower photography workshop and shot this photo at one of our locations. Later when I pulled this photo up to edit, Â it really reminded me of our coming resurrection with many of the flower stems shooting towards the heavens. I usually hate to bring up the resurrection, because it seems like... Continue Reading →
This row boat photo reminds me of a couple of fishermen Leslie and I admire greatly; Louis and Dinah DeLuca! These two are true walking warriors for Christ who have endured much. Not ones to talk about the good Christians should be doing, rather just themselves doing it. It's all about others, not themselves. Just... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite all time songs is written by Brian Doerksen, called Creation Calls. Throughout nature God has left His thumb print for us to admire and discover. Recently, I took Brian's song and made a slide show with this song. You can check it out at http://www.kevinv.com/cc You will love it and appreciate... Continue Reading →
I just love how our Father treats us with little slices of joy everyday! I was shooting these Azaleas when this beautiful butterfly comes flying into my frame. No one can convince me that was an accident or "just happened". From there on, I chased that butterfly all over the garden getting some amazing shots...at... Continue Reading →
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