It has been a while since posting. I do have a great excuse...all four of my children were married from June to October. I posted about Shannon's wedding in August and pretty much everything I had to say goes for the rest of my kids. However, giving daughters away is so much harder than letting... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I was given the privilege of leading our churches youth group for over a year. I was excited to be given this responsibility since after raising 4 children through various church youth programs, I was pretty discouraged about the direction of youth groups and the fact that less than 1% of... Continue Reading →
Years ago while shooting an assignment in Colorado I was stopped in my tracks by the most beautiful scene I have ever seen. I was moved to tears as I marveled at Gods incredible creation. Wilson Peak appears to be on fire as fresh blowing snow is illuminated by the last light of the day.... 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 →
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 →
This photo and storms like this always remind me of when I had just graduated from high school in the 70's, I decided to take a break from school and work for a year before going to college. I always like working with my hands, so I got a construction job. Now, in Houston, Texas,... Continue Reading →
Learning to trust God has been one of the hardest processes for me since giving my life to Jesus back in 1985. It seems like we all have been taught through many of life's curve balls to not trust anyone or anything. At least that has been the case for me. I do have trust... Continue Reading →
As I write this, my kind wife is driving us to Houston to take down a show I've had up for a month. I've been noticing the wildflowers are starting to make their way out and blooming everywhere. Spring has always been a season that reminds me to bloom where I am planted. Before I... Continue Reading →
Every year I produce a photo annual book of the best images I took the year before. Lately, I've been finalizing the 2010 edition and for some reason this image has been stuck in my head. It comes from a story my wife, Leslie (a writer) and I worked on for Texas Highways Magazine last... Continue Reading →
Like most people I know, dawn is their favorite part of the day. Of course the problem is always dragging yourself out of bed to be there when it happens. I shot this photo in West Texas and dawn in West Texas is the best. This was one of those moments when I just pulled... Continue Reading →
A few years ago a Christian musician hired me to shoot her CD cover for her soon to be released Music CD. It was one of those days when we needed the sun and it was cloudy. It was questioned whether or not we should head out to try and shoot. We Attended a church... Continue Reading →
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