Not exactly sure where this was shot, but I think it was either Northeast Texas or Northwest Louisiana.

I just returned from a road trip a week ago. I drove from Austin to Hot Springs, Arkansas; Memphis, Tennessee; Port Gibson, Mississippi; back home and all points in between. Mississippi was my favorite part by a long shot. I have to go back now. I’ll be posting a number of images from the many I shot on the trip over the next few days. This first image is from my (awful) motel room in Carthage, Texas.

The northern tip of the drivable part of South Padre. This was the end of the road.

About 50 yards from the Mexican border.

Nearly got soaked

On the drive down to The Valley.

Hank—our 90-lb. golden retriever—trying to fit through Homer’s—our 45-lb. basset hound—doggie door… and he can do it.

Another from a graduation ceremony.

Over the last several years I’ve spent the months of May and December as a part-time graduation photographer. Even when I lived out of state during grad school, the company flew me back once for a ceremony. Last year, I even did work in the office writing actions in Photoshop to process all the images. That particular part of the job was pretty miserable, but the shooting hasn’t been the worst. It’s starting to get old, but the one thing I always kind of enjoy is being behind the scenes.

Starting last year, I would occasionally bring my own camera along with me and take photos. It usually requires the use of a tripod, as backstage areas tend to be pretty dimly lit. This particular ceremony took place at Houston’s Reliant Stadium. It’s a huge place and I was glad I’d brought the camera along. The black curtains they used to split the stadium in half were enormous.