Shelter Cats Are Beautiful tour

I have been selected as a photographer and instructor for the two Texas stops of Rachel Ray's Shelter Cats are Beautiful tour.

I will be showing photography techniques to volunteers at shelters on how to get the most out of taking photos of shelter cats and kittens

Shelter Cats are Beautiful is partnering with One Photo Saves a Life and GreaterGood.org to help Shelters and Rescues learn how to take better photos of kittens and adult cats to help improve their adoption rates.  Besides photography demos, there will also be easy to learn grooming tips.

I love having this opportunity to use my skills to help shelter/rescue cats find their forever homes.

A couple news articles on the tour.

In New York (April 16th)
Pixable (July 11th)
Philly.com (July 15th)
 

Roadside Makers

I have been starting a series of photos documenting Texas Historical markers along with other interesting memorials and markings that commemorate Texas's historical past on my Roadside Markers blog.

Citizen of The Republic of Texas

This marker/emblem can be found on some of the historical graves of early Texas settlers.

Difficult in using Black and White Filters

Sometimes it is hard to come up with the right filters to use to get the most out of your photo.

Sepia Tone

Red Filter with High Contrast

Infrared Filter

Fascinating Creative Gravestone

Saw this beautiful glass and natural stone grave marker at the State Cemetery of Texas.