11/30/11- Becky portrait

11/17-19/11- UIL Volleyball State Championship 2011

 Coppell's Erica Bohannon, Kristin Dickerson, Kylie Pickrell, Sarah Arnold and Bear Bass react after their win against San Antonio Johnson during their 5A volleyball UIL semifinal game at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos, Texas on Friday, November 18, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

 McKinney Boyd's Megan Mollett spikes a ball towards Coppell's Erica Bohannon and Chiaka Ogbogu during the 5A volleyball UIL State Championship game at Strahan Coliseum  in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, November 19, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

Coppell reacts to their win against McKinney Boyd during the 5A volleyball UIL State Championship game at Strahan Coliseum  in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, November 19, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

 McKinney Boyd's Megan Mollett, Emma Meyer and Ally Cobb attempt to block a ball spiked by Cypress Falls' Alexis Austin during their 5A volleyball UIL semifinal game at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos, Texas on Friday, November 18, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

 Cypress Falls' Alexis Austin spikes one over the net towards McKinney Boyd's Emma Meyer and Drew Darling during their 5A volleyball UIL semifinal game at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos, Texas on Friday, November 18, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

 Lucas Lovejoy's players cheer as they score against Abilene Wylie during the 3A volleyball UIL State Championship game at Strahan Coliseum  in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, November 19, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR






Richardson Pearce's Shelby Sullivan and Anya Bezprozvanny go up for a block against Austin Lake Travis' Sierra Patrick during the 4A volleyball UIL State Championship game at Strahan Coliseum  in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, November 19, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

 Richardson Pearce's Mary Kate Hyde tries to recover after a set while Austin Lake Travis' Kaci Eaton cheers after they scored a point during the 4A volleyball UIL State Championship game at Strahan Coliseum  in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, November 19, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

 

Sinton's Brette Threadgill tries to get the ball past Lucas Lovejoy's Kacy Guajardo and Nicole Newton during their 3A volleyball UIL semifinal game at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos, Texas on Friday, November 18, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

 Richardson Pearce huddles in the background before their 4A volleyball UIL semifinal game against Canyon Randall at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos, Texas on Thursday, November 17, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

Richardson Pearce's Shelby Sullivan and Anya Bezprozvanny miss a block spiked by Canyon Randall player Katie Dudding during the 4A volleyball UIL semifinal game at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos, Texas on Thursday, November 17, 2011. THAO NGUYEN/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR


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My photos were the ones that appeared in the Dallas Morning News on the coverage of:

Thursday, Nov. 17
Semifinals
Conference 4A
5 p.m.              Canyon Randall (42-4) vs. Richardson Pearce (35-13)



Friday, Nov. 18
Semifinals

Conference 3A
1 p.m.              Lucas Lovejoy (46-4) vs. Sinton (30-10)
Conference 5A
5 p.m.              McKinney Boyd (44-6) vs. Houston Cypress Falls (40-7)
7 p.m.              San Antonio Johnson (44-6) vs. Coppell (40-8)

Saturday, Nov. 19
2 p.m.              Conference 3A FINAL - Lucas Lovejoy vs. Abilene Wylie
4:30 p.m.         Conference 4A FINAL - Richardson Pearce vs. Austin Lake Travis
7 p.m.              Conference 5A FINAL - McKinney Boyd vs. Coppell

Click on links to go to Dallas Morning News galleries!
Thanks!
Thao

11/11/11- Veterans Day Parade for Austin American Statesman

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Michael Salinas a senior in the Air Force JROTC program at Bowie High School helps leads his fellow cadets at at the Veterans day parade on Congress in Austin, Texas on Friday, November 11, 2011.

11/02/11- Vino Vino for Austin American Statesman

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/02/11

Snapper with cauliflower, leeks, gribiche and tarragon at Vino Vino on 4119 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas on November 2, 2011.

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10//29/11- Headshot for Carol

10/23/11- Mike Judge with Beavis and Butthead for PictureGroup

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Mike Judge, creator of “Beavis and Butt-Head,” arrives at the 2011 Austin Film Festival Screening of "Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head" at the Paramount Theatre, October 23, 2011 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Thao Nguyen/PictureGroup)

 AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Mike Judge, creator of “Beavis and Butt-Head,” speaks with moderator Kelly Williams at the 2011 Austin Film Festival Screening of "Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head" at the Paramount Theatre, October 23, 2011 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Thao Nguyen/PictureGroup)

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Mike Judge, creator of “Beavis and Butt-Head,” at Frank's after screening "Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head" at the 2011 Austin Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre, October 23, 2011 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Thao Nguyen/PictureGroup)

10/22/11- Texas Book Festival for Dallas Morning News

 Alton Brown talks about his new book Good Eats  3 at the Paramount Theatre during the Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

 Lisa Loeb held a Silly Sing-along session at the Children's entertainment tent at the Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

Molly Shannon talks about her new children's book Tilly the Trickster  at the Paramount Theatre during the Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas on Saturday, October 22, 2011. The session was moderated by Andy Langer. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

10/21-23/11- Austin Film Festival for Austin American-Statesman

 Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/21/11
Johnny Depp arrives on the red carpet at the Paramount for The Rum Diary in Austin, Texas on October 21, 2011.

 Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/23/11
James Franco answers questions at the Paramount for the screening of his film Sal in Austin, Texas on Sunday, October 23, 2011.

Same as above :)

 These were shot for a different personal project, not for Statesman.

 If I remember correctly this photo is from this event:
Zombies, Apes, and Vampires: Breathing New Life into Old Genres
Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Ballroom
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the drive-in, the heroes and monsters from the B-movies of yesteryear have experienced a rebirth over the past few years as films like ZOMBIELAND and RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES take the tried-and-true monster movie formula and reinvigorate it. This panel will explore the evolution of monster genre over the years and how filmmakers today continue to find new ways to interpret to their old favorites.
Rick Jaffa, Rhett Reese, Alvaro Rodriguez, Amanda Silver
Moderated by Drew Yanno

6 Month Rule cast and crew at the Austin Film Festival.

10/16/11- Firefighters being honored for Austin American-Statesman

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/16/11
Chuck Frommel from Elgin Volunteer Fire Department, spoke to the crowd about the Bastrop fire and how they played a role in aiding the other departments during the fire. They were honored at PromiseLand West church at Westlake High Performing Arts Center in Austin, Texas on Thursday, October 16, 2011.

10/15/11- Jenny and Andy | The Gardens of Bammel Lane | Houston, Texas

A select few from Jenny's and Andy's wedding.

10/13/11- Hugo's Restaurant y Tequila Bar for Austin American- Statesman

Owner Magna Sampaio and Executive Chef Marcus Hollingsworth at Hugo's Restaurant y Tequila Bar on 300 South Lamar in Austin, Texas on October 13, 2011.

10/07/11- MAPCON and TBOY convention shoot for Texas Women's Chamber of Commerce

Just a few random photos from this year's Money and Power Conference and Texas Business of the Year held by the Texas Women's Chamber of Commerce.

09/29/11- Fridge photo

Freelance photographer/Busy Film Competition Programmer | Austin, TX | 2-Person Household | It's no secret, they met online.

http://markmenjivar.com/you-are-what-you-eat/statement/ -inspiration for this photo taken from a photographer's awesome idea

09/15/11- BC Tavern food review for Austin American-Statesman

Statesman Article click here

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/15/11
Steward Scruggs is co-founder with Mark Paul (not pictured) of the BC Tavern in Bee Cave, Texas on September 15, 2011.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/15/11

The Three Napkin Burger with sweet onion jam, slaw, tomato and aged cheddar is served at BC Tavern in Bee Cave, Texas on September 15, 2011.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/15/11
The Ricotta Ravioli with basil pesto, summer cherry tomatoes and parmesan is served at BC Tavern in Bee Cave, Texas on September 15, 2011.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/15/11

The Duck Nachos with shredded duck with tomato and Cotija cheese is served at BC Tavern in Bee Cave, Texas on September 15, 2011.

 Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/15/11
The Peach and Blackberry Buckle with peaches and blackberries in a biscuit crust topped with pecan streusel and vanilla ice cream is served at BC Tavern in Bee Cave, Texas on September 15, 2011.

09/10/11- Abel's Field film set for Austin American-Statesman

 Click here to see article

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/10/11
Job Mason, 18, from Thorndale, TX gets spirited body paint applied by Department head for hair, makeup and special effects make up Nancy Rankin and special effects artist Louis Moncivias of Austin, TX on the set of Abel's Field. Thrall High School has a new head coach this season and has been trying to make it back to the playoffs this year but has also been juggling schedules with an independent film production being film at the school in Thrall, Texas on Saturday, September 10, 2011.

 Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/10/11
Zac Sprague, the 2nd AC holds out the clapper before shooting the next scene of Abel's Field. Thrall High School has a new head coach this season and has been trying to make it back to the playoffs this year but has also been juggling schedules with an independent film production being film at the school in Thrall, Texas on Saturday, September 10, 2011.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 09/10/11
Erick Smart, stunt coordinator for Abel's Field instructs Thrall high school football players on how to run the play for the scene as head coach Jeff Doege looks on. Thrall High School has a new head coach this season and has been trying to make it back to the playoffs this year but has also been juggling schedules with an independent film production being film at the school in Thrall, Texas on Saturday, September 10, 2011.

09/02/11- Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture outpost in Round Top, TX for The Dallas Morning News

For Dallas morning news slideshow click here 

Kim Thweatt, store manager for the new Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture outpost in Round Top, Texas on Friday, September 02, 2011. Thao Nguyen/ Special Contributor

 

 Shabby Chic Couture shop by Rachel Ashwell has on display a shabby Chic Mini Notebook for sale for $8.95 at their Round Top, Texas on September 2, 2011.

 An interior view of a slipcover sofa with sconces going for $475 hang on the walls of a rehabbed farm house that has become Rachel Ashwell's newest Couture outpost in Round Top, Texas on Friday, September 02, 2011. Thao Nguyen/ Special Contributor

 Shabby Chic Couture shop by Rachel Ashwell has added a new outpost to their already existing Santa Monica, London, and NYC store in Round Top, Texas on September 2, 2011. Ashwell's stores have a variety of slipcovered and collection furniture, a bedding collection, and other accessories for the home. Thao Nguyen/ Special Contributor

A fabric book sits on an ottoman to show shoppers of the variety of fabrics that can be used at the Shabby Chic Couture shop by Rachel Ashwell in their new outpost store in Round Top, Texas on September 2, 2011. Thao Nguyen/ Special Contributor