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Hey take my picture! Volunteer edition August 30, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment   I was photographing teachers picking up supplies at the Foundation for Oklahoma Public Schools when I met LaShon Mack and other volunteers from OG&E. The volunteers had spent the day loading school supplies into hundreds of blue tote bags for schools. As she was leaving, Lashon asked me why I... Read More
Football by Design August 24, 2012 Read More
Oklahoma Wildfires August 05, 2012 I was in Edmond on Friday when I saw a plume of smoke off in the distance. I started to follow the smoke and found myself in Luther, Okla. I stayed in the town and talked with families in the center part of town. We watched the smoke plume blow east of town until the wind shifted west. Soon, I found myself face to... Read More
The Story So Far July 27, 2012 It’s hard to believe that my internship is already over. Eight weeks may seem like a long time, but a few bug bites and a speeding ticket later, here I am saying my goodbyes. This summer, I traveled to just about every corner of the state – Quartz Mountain, Seminole, Okemah, Miami. I am affectionately known... Read More
Color Splash July 14, 2012 Pink is my favorite color which is a good thing because I shot the Color Me Rad 5K today. During the race contestants ran through stations where a “bomb squad” doused them with splashes of color (dyed cornstarch). My toes, elbows, hands and face have a slight pink tint to them. It is a small reminder that I... Read More
Happy Birthday, Woody July 13, 2012 It was an honor to be able to be a part of the celebration of Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday. I have always been a big fan of Woody’s music and his message, and folk music is something that brings me a lot of joy and comfort. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo 2012 July 10, 2012 The International Finals Youth Rodeo is back in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The mixture of sunsets, cowboys, and 3000 pounds of angry animal make for some great photo opportunities. Staff photographer Sarah Phipps and I went out Sunday night for the first series of events. Read More
Independence Day in the Metro July 05, 2012   Yesterday was the Fourth of July. For photographers, that means colorful pictures of people outside, often with red, white & blue hats or outfits, and American flags everywhere. It also means silhouettes, thanks to the summer sun. Here’s some photos by our staff from Independence Day celebrations... Read More
Warbirds and train rides April 10, 2012   Last Friday and Saturday, I was lucky enough to get two assignments that can not only make nice photographs, but also be a lot of fun. The Wings of Freedom Tour arrived at Wiley Post Airport on Friday, and the Oklahoma Railway Museum began its regular schedule of train rides on Saturday. I used to make... Read More