Thursday, December 31, 2009

Some December ones!

Carter and Bella.

She's adorable!

Nikki and Brad...

Are in the kitchen...

Baking up some cookies...

And frosting them...

For xmas gift baskets! Yum!

Nicole Kennedy, 21, stands with Lindsay Houloose, 25, each wait for their returning boyfriend at the start of the welcome home ceremony. 294 soldiers were returning home to their families in time for the holiday season on December 19, 2009. The soldiers were part of about 1,400 1st Cavalry Division soldiers to returned to Fort Hood in the past week,They served in Iraq about a year.

Victoria Buhman searches for her husband Lt. Scott Buhman as she holds onto 5-month-old baby Colton. Her friend Ashley Smith holds up a sign to try and help locate Lt. Buhman. 294 soldiers were returning home to their families in time for the holiday season on December 19, 2009. The soldiers were part of about 1,400 1st Cavalry Division soldiers to returned to Fort Hood in the past week,They served in Iraq about a year.

Elizabeth and Gerald Kowalski share a kiss as she welcomes him home from Iraq. 294 soldiers were returning home to their families in time for the holiday season on December 19, 2009. The soldiers were part of about 1,400 1st Cavalry Division soldiers to returned to Fort Hood in the past week,They served in Iraq about a year.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Foggy Austin!

The phone call consisted of this.... It's foggy outside, will you go shooting with me... pleeeease?
Thanks Thomas for being a trooper and standing out in the cold for me! :)


(I'm parked in the middle of a small side street and laying on the roof of my car ...)


467th Medical Detachment

A long shoot I had with the AP. Arrived at Fort Hood at 8 pm. Had a press conference thing at 10 pm. The gist of the shoot didn't happen until 2:30 am. I didn't get to edit until 4 am and after transmitting I hit the road at 5 am back to Austin. Made it to bed by 7 am.

Wouldn't trade my job for the world.

1st Sgt. James McLeod of the 467th Medical Detachment based out of Madison , WI speaks to the media prior to the unit's deployment to Afghanistan at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Dec. 3, 2009. McLeod said all the soldiers in the unit would wear black bracelets etched with the names of the unit's three slain members, as well as the names of two soldiers killed from another stress combat unit. Three of the Madison, Wis.-based combat stress unit's 40 members were killed in the shooting. Six others who were seriously injured are not deploying.

A wristband with the names of the five soldiers from two combat stress units who died in the Nov. 5 shooting carries the words "Who will go for us? Here I am. Serve me." Three of the Madison, Wis.-based combat stress unit's 40 members were killed in the shooting. 1st Sgt. James McLeod said all the soldiers in the unit would wear black bracelets etched with the names of the unit's three slain members, as well as the names of two soldiers killed from another stress combat unit.

Major Laura Suttinger of the 467th Medical Detachment based out of Madison , WI speaks to the media prior to their deployment to Afghanistan at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Dec. 3, 2009. Three of the Madison, Wis.-based combat stress unit's 40 members were killed in the shooting. Six others who were seriously injured are not deploying.

The 467th Medical Detachment based out of Madison, WI loaded up 43 passengers as they headed to the airport for their deployment to Afghanistan at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. They were expected to depart about 4:30 am.

The 467th Medical Detachment based out of Madison, WI marched to the chapel as they prepare to head to the airport for their deployment to Afghanistan at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Nearly a fourth of the Wisconsin-based 467th Medical Detachment's soldiers died or were injured in the shooting rampage last month at the sprawling Texas post.

The 467th Medical Detachment based out of Madison, WI marched to the chapel as they prepare to head to the airport for their deployment to Afghanistan at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Nearly a fourth of the Wisconsin-based 467th Medical Detachment's soldiers died or were injured in the shooting rampage last month at the sprawling Texas post.

The 467th Medical Detachment based out of Madison, WI loaded up 43 passengers as they headed to the airport for their deployment to Afghanistan at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Nearly a fourth of the Wisconsin-based 467th Medical Detachment's soldiers died or were injured in the shooting rampage last month at the sprawling Texas post.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Family!

My aunts and my cousins came to town for Thanksgiving! Took the opportunity to get some cute photos of baby Ethan. His mom didn't really want any photos taken but she liked the one's on here! :)







It was also my cousin's 27th birthday. His mom/my aunt is in the background. :) If you have never had that cake from a french bakery... it is super highly recommended. My parent's got that cake for us every year growing up. :)

Monday, November 30, 2009

UIL State Volleyball Championship 2009

I shot two games for two publications last week, yay! I picked this one because I like the package as a whole and didn't want to get too repetitive with posting both games!

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09
Canyon Randall Raider player Ashley Davis #5 spikes a ball over the reach of Brenham Cubettes players Jacy Lee #4 and Caroline Young #8 at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09
Brenham Cubettes player Emily Albus #14 tries to spike the ball past Canyon Randall Raiders player Raegan Shelton #15 and Katie Dudding #8 at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09
Brenham Cubettes players Kelsey Schwartz #7 and Caroline Young #8 missed the ball spiked by Canyon Randall Raiders player Ashley Davis #5 at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09
Sam Tipton the Executive Director of Texas Girls Coaches Association passes out the runner up medals to the Brenham Cubettes players after their loss to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09
The Brenham Cubettes hold their runner up trophy after losing the 4A State Championship to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09
The Brenham Cubettes player Bethany Yeager hugs her mom and coach Debbie Yeager after they lost the 4A State Championship title to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09
The Brenham Cubettes player Sydney Wellmann #17 hugs Jill Sikes #5 after they lost the 4A State Championship title to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009.

Friday, November 13, 2009

A new monthly update!

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09
The women take a hike through the resort to an outlook onto the lake as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09
A healthy array of fresh fruits, yogurt, grain bread and oatmeal were among the selection for the after hike breakfast as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09
Mary Bell, 49, of Austin skips the pilates class to catch up on her reading while her roommate Susan Ourston, 53, of Austin takes time to finish her coffee from breakfast during her weekend as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

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The women participate in a Pilates Mat Class taught by Maurine Sullivan as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09
Bessie Zgourides, 44, of Houston, TX stretches her back during the Pilates Mat Class as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

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Laura Thomas, 31, of Burnet enjoy some fresh hand picked pomergrants off of a tree at the resort with Houston resident Carrie Rigas, 40 and Bessie Zgourides, 44, as they enjoy their weekend getaway at the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

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Laura Thomas, 31, of Burnet receives a massage from Brenda Young on a balcony overlooking the lake as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Ali and Suzanne's wedding.




The Christian family at Butler Park.



Driving into Port Aransas for my birthday.

Shoes before soaking.

Shadows on the Port Aransas Inn.

Dennis on the docks.

His bait.

Ed fishing on the docks.

Shadows and fun.

Beached jellyfish.

x2

Hi-way cutting up fish at the cleaning station.

The pile of fish caught from an 8 hour deep sea trip at Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas, TX.

Playing with natural lights.

Catching the stars.

Tennis for AA-S: http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/highschool/2009/11/07/1107preptennis.html
Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09
New Braunfels junior Tanner Brown plays doubles with Matt Dooley (not pictured) and defeated Houston Memorial players Amir Rahbar and Riechman in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09
New Braunfels junior Tanner Brown plays doubles with Matt Dooley (not pictured) and defeated Houston Memorial players Amir Rahbar and Riechman in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09
New Braunfels senior Lilly Kimball competed against and beat her opponent Katie Davis from the Houston Memorial team in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09
New Braunfels senior Lilly Kimball competed against and beat her opponent Katie Davis from the Houston Memorial team in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/09/09
Delilah arrives in Austin on November 9, 2009 after being transported from Afghanistan. She is currently staying with her owner's sister in law Laura Fleming. http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/2009/11/10/1110afghandog.html

Pre-shoot random shot.

Pre-shoot preparation shot.

Business portrait for http://okbird.com/

Business portrait for http://okbird.com/
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