With the help of my son Caleb, one of five folded pieces of paper, containing five different names, was pulled by the 7 year old Thomas kid. AND THE WINNER IS… THE OTHER JOHN THOMAS. 10. Learn the technical aspects of your equipment, and learn them well. (Most of my photographic troubles can be brought [...]

I’m not sure how I managed to pick these photos out of the thousands I took last year… and limiting it to 10 was tough, but I managed it. They might not be the best photos, but each one of them touch a bit of my story 2009. These pictures are stories that speak to [...]

Well, it’s the start of a new year and a new photo challenge. This years photo theme will be “52 Blessings.” After last years photo challenge wreck and the disaster of having my gear stolen in the 3rd month of the year, I thought it would be best to focus this year on my many, [...]

An email I get often is, “Hey friend, could I get some advice from you? I am looking possibly at getting into photography and I am considering buying a camera. Any ideas or places to start? Thanks!” So I thought I might share my story about how I came about my photo gear and some [...]

It’s cold, there’s snow and ice and most of the color has gone. Color has slipped away for a few moments of rest before celebration of spring. However, winter offers a unique time of the year for photographers to focus on their black and white photography… whether they want to or not and I’m ok [...]

Happy New Year! Alright, I know there are a few more hours, but why deny it? So many things are going on in 2010. The older I get, this year I’ll be 40, the more I find myself saying, “Lord willing I’ll…” (A phrase my mom uses often) So, what’s planned for 2010. January I’ll [...]

I’m not sure why, but every once in a while I’ll take a photograph of something simple, and it captures me. What I don’t understand is this, “It’s not a very good picture. It’s just another… whatever.” Yet, I’m drawn to it. I’m also not sure if anyone else ever created something no one gave [...]

To all our wonderful friends and family. We hope you all had a wonderful CHRISTmas this year and want to wish you a blessed New Year. Our family has been blessed with one more Thomas this year, Ms. Rebekah Grace. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, yet, on CHRISTmas morning, Thomas children gathered in [...]

Consider your blessings this year as you share with friends and family the Love and peace of Jesus Christ. Remember, you are blessed and in Jesus you have the opportunity to bless others.