Bobby Smith

 Here's another one of those uber-talented friends of mine.  Bobby contacted me a while back to shoot some photos for his new album, "Wretched Man".  It was an honor to be chosen seeing as Bobby is really good friends with a lot of great photographers in Birmingham.  He's currently the featured artist on SongCircle, which is very exciting.  Great guy, great talent, great album, check him out:

Bobby's website

Bobby's MySpace page

Bobby's SongCircle page

Ben Wallis

I don't know if I've ever taken a picture that so accurately depicts the subject.  Ben is a writer and producer at Student Life.  He kind of weirded me out a few years ago when I first met him as an actor for the summer.  An enthusiastic idea machine is the best way I could describe him.  I was impressed at all the things he could do creatively, but annoyed at how easily it all came to him.  We became fast friends once he was brought on to the staff.  Ben's the kind of guy that can write a score for a cartoon he wrote, animated, and voiced all by himself.  That level of creativity makes me sick, but it's also the kind of people I'm surrounded by... people far more creative than myself.  

So back to the picture... He came to me with this idea to show what he does with one frame.  There's a lot of detail in there.  I'd love to take credit for the idea, but it was all Ben.  

This is another shot from months ago I just forgot to post.  And since it would be weird to have multiple Ben Wallis posts, I might as well just include it.       

Family photos - The Blanks'

I could probably build a portfolio with the amount of pictures I've taken of the Blanks'.  They're easily some of my favorite people in the world and I'm so glad Brendt never hesitates to give me a call when it's picture time again.

New Blog!

After countless hours of work, here's my new blog.  I'm still working hard to make it better, I know there are still some formatting things that needs to happen.  Blogging is about to be a lot more frequent, so stay tuned!

-E

Sterling Davis

This picture has taken on a new meaning for me since I shot it last fall.  Last year Sterling had surgery to remove a tumor in his brain, the tumor in the picture.  Soon after we took this portrait, they found that the doctors had not been able to remove all of the tumor, and since found that the tumor had grown.  His next surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, August 24th.  So what started out as a portrait of celebration has turned into a powerful call for continued prayer.  At least for me it has.

For those that don't know, my sister had a brain tumor when we were kids, so in a small way I know a little about what Sterling's sisters are/will be going through.  But as a new father, I just couldn't imagine being in Roger and Becca's shoes.

The Davis' have set up a blog to keep everyone informed and to tell all the ways you can be praying for them.