Scarlet and I had a blast at the Institute of Texan Cultures 37th annual Folklife Festival.  This three day event is a celebration of all the differant ethnicities that have found a home in Texas.  Through food, dance, and exhibits the diversity of Texas is celebrated.  Scarlet and I enjoyed watching treaditional folk dance from Germany, Philapeans, Turkey, China, and Native American.  We sampled Philiapeano eggrolls and noodles, Lebonese shish-ka-bobs, Polish dumpligs, Wendish sandwiches, Greek Backlava, and Mexican Aqua Frescas. Scarlet enjoyed the percussion petting zoo where she got to try her hand at all kinds of fun and unusual percusion instruments. There was so much to do I wish we had gotten the three day pass. I can’t wait for next year!

What better way to celebrate graduation than a trip to Mazatlan Mexico.  Our stay at the Emerald Bay Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan was incredible.  The grounds were relaxing and the pool was perfect for lounging at…which I managed to do for three days.  The other three days were spent in the city.  Right on the pacific coast, Mazatlan was full of great food, friendly people, and historic architecture.   My favorite part though was getting an chance to practice my Spanish!  These photos are just a taste…

You can view all 400+ photos here in a much larger size: Mazatlan

Beautiful wedding at the Incarnate Word Chapel with a stunning reception following at the Argyle.  This wedding was breathtaking in every detail.  Photographed with Philip Thomas Photography

The San Antonio Current has their Best of San Antonio 2009 issue out on stands!  Leafing through the pages I noticed  people and places that made the list for which I had some photos. So here’s a few for you to enjoy…

Best Local Chef: Andrew Weissman (tie)

My photos can also be found on the website for his restaurant Le Reve.  His other endeavors include Sip, Sandbar, and Big’z

Andrew Weissman tied with Jason Dady in this catagory.  Owner of The Lodge, Bin 555, Tre Trattoria, and Two Bros BBQ

I have had the opportunity  photograph several weddings at The Lodge, including the one below, and they are always very elegant.

Best Live Music Venue: Limelight.

….I highly recommend Super Soul Shakedown!

Best NightClub/ Best Gay Bar/ Best Dance Floor: Bonham Exchange

Best Metal Club: White Rabbit

Best Place to Get Married: The Little Church at La Villita

…don’t know if I agree with this one.  I’ll have to post a few photos soon of some of the

amazing churches in San Antonio (stay tuned)

#2 spot for Best Jukebox: Tucker’s Kozy Korner

…also check out DJ JZ on Wednesdays

Event photography for The Heights

This ceremony was at the United Methodist at DeZavala, and the reception was at the Witte Museum.  Photographed with Philip Thomas Photography.