COVID-19 brings abrupt end to internship
“I was supposed to be at Disney World from January to May 2020. But I was having so much fun as a PhotoPass photographer, I applied for an extension to August, and I got it. “In...
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Career change in the works after life on the road
“For about eight years, I had this job that took me all over the country. At first it was fun, getting to travel and see different places. But when you’re away from home and family Monday...
Seeking fulfilling career, she turns to photography
“March 4, 2016, was my last day sitting in a 6-by-6 cubicle at a job that is no longer fulfilling. With the support of my husband, I took a year off from looking for another same...
Urban ministry empowers Galveston residents
“Galveston Urban Ministries is a nonprofit where we work to empower. We help people in the North Broadway neighborhood, which is the lowest income neighborhood in Galveston. The average income is between like $7,000 and $16,000...
Photography and skateboarding — it’s his dream
“My dad always wanted me to be a pro baseball player. It came pretty natural to me, and I was in select baseball growing up. But I decided to give it up heading into high school....
Love of photography helps keep memories alive
“In addition to our full-time jobs, my wonderful wife of two years, Erica, and I have a photography/videography business. We do weddings, family reunions, events, parties and portraiture work. I started my business, Double M Photography,...
Urban exploration ‘a cool adrenaline rush’
(Center) “It’s called urban exploration. It’s a pretty big thing right now. We take photos and video of what we find and then share it for others to see. I’ve been exploring Houston for a year...
She may be missing out on some good memories
“The fact that I agreed to let you take my picture is a big deal. I guess I’ve always thought that I’m not very photogenic, so there are hardly any pictures of me anywhere. But I...
Grandmother introduces her to photography
“I’m used to being on the other side of the camera. My grandmother gave me my first one when I was 10 — it was a Kodak Disc — and that just kind of started my...
Nomad travels the country in his ‘mobile domicile’
“I’m a nomad. About three years ago I decided to pull out of the house. My wife and I had been talking about it forever. We weren’t getting along. So I converted my van into a...
