Sunday, March 07, 2010

"Regalo Para Mi..."




As you cross the bridge into Progreso like on most bridges leading from the U.S. into Mexico at times you hear a voice faint at first, but steadly grows louder as you step closer to the Mexican side of the bridge, "Regalo para mi!" Men and Women, mostly women at times a few other times many begging for change from tourists and other walking along the bridge. I think many people that go to places like the Winter Texan magnet that is Progreso tend to ignore these people and seem to forget that a little change (literally) can help these folks that gather under the bridge.

Saturday, March 06, 2010

As Winter ends...


As the Season changes so does the dynamic in the Valley. Spring break rapidly approaches and many Winter Texans are heading home. Some to avoid the Spring breakers others say its simply time to go home for a while.






Thursday, February 25, 2010

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Monday, February 01, 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Long awaited update...

Much needed update: These are from a series on the Harlingen PD's Gang Eradication Unit I worked on with report Corey Ryan and the Stars other Photog Dina Arevalo.





Friday, December 18, 2009

Plane Crash in Port Mansfield...





Shot these last week, both aboard died in the crash. Took a few days to find one of the bodies.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Frank ferree Border Relief in Colonia Jardin...

Went with Frank Ferree Border Relief group this morning to Colonia Jardin, its a colonia near Nuevo Progreso. The group takes food, toys and other essentials to people across the border that need help.

The group which was started by Frank Ferree has been delivering help for many years. Ferree started doing this after WWI when he came to the Valley to grow citrus, but ended up devoting himself to helping the poor.

First caring a sack of food and clothing along the river handing these items to the people that needed them most. This eventually grew into what it is today. The group distributes to area's in and around Matamoros, Reynosa and Nuevo Progreso.














Saturday, December 05, 2009

Rio Hondo Christmas Parade extras...

Shot the Rio Hondo Christmas Parade tonight. Warning for those going to holiday parades. Girl Scouts have deadly aim when throwing candy.


Thursday, December 03, 2009

Tim and Jenn's Wedding









Jenn and Tim were great to work with. Shooting in Albuquerque was fun and both families made this three day shooting schedule a wonderful experience.



Wednesday, December 02, 2009