Shannon Drawe | Blog

For those of you who may read this for more than just the trips, I had a wedding this past weekend on the Colorado River just west of Bastrop and next to the McKinney Roughs, which if you are starting to triangulate, or be completely confused, is east of Austin. The location -Lost Pines Hyatt - is spectacular. They have a wonderfully designed structure with more of a Texas Spread than a tall building jutting out of the countryside, and it is right on the Colorado River. It was refreshing to find such an upscale locale in, what is now, the middle of nowhere.

Rumors are there is a method to the madness of putting a resort in the middle of nowhere, and they swirl around Mickey Mouse and the whole Disney gang wanting to have a southern home in this part of Texas. If one observed how "Family Friendly" this Hyatt is, it would be difficult to quash the rumors.

From Austin: Brides who may be shopping for locations, probably already realize the beautiful venue Austin 71 has changed hands and apparently will cease offering itself as a wedding venue. Sad, sad sad. I have done several weddings there, and it is a spectacular venue. I believe their turnover date is this September. So, I will be looking to visit more venues in the Austin area in coming months.

Tune in tomorrow for a photo of the photographer taken this past weekend with a downright famous athlete who was in attendance at this past weekend's wedding.

Labels: 71, austin, austin 71, bastrop, colorado river, hyatt, lost pines, mckinney roughs

Some of the work from March and April is starting to make its way to print now. This image may not have glitz or glamor, but for what it is - it is what it is.

Labels: magazine, nursing, published

It seems the commercial and editorial aspect of my photography has taken a turn for the busier, as this image for LUXE magazine is but one of several recent shoots for publications based outside the Metroplex and outside Texas. Artist Christopher Martin, who has galleries in Dallas, including this one located at Victory Center near the American Airlines Center (home to YOUR Dallas Mavericks), was the subject for LUXE, and his work is spectacular and at the same time has a technique and technical side that leaves one wondering ... how did he do that?

Besides all that is going on, I am also trying to slowly work through the Guatemala images. What I said on the ground there pretty much sums the visual experience up: "High of the day; all the images I made. Low of the day; all the ones I left behind".

Labels: antigua, guatemala

Hey, how can anyone resist these? This is the grandson of our Golden Retriever, and his name is HANK.

Labels: dogs, golden retriever, puppy

Well, for those who are interested, we are leaving for Guatemala this week, and with luck there will be time for some photography while there.

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Gloria Steinem stopped by the Texas Womans University, Denton, Campus as the Texas whirlwind of politics continues to swirl through the State in hope of keeping the Democrat mystery alive. Tomorrow is the big day, and word on the street is that even Republicans voting for Hillary can't stop the youth tide from carrying Obama. We'll see, but I am betting on Hillary with a four point spread. Texas will be glad when this is over.

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