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Joel Gutowsky Photography

Someone once said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  Though this is true, a photograph is much, much more.  A photograph is full of memories.  The memory of the moment.  The memory of the day.  The memory of a specific time in our lives.  The memory of a feeling of love.  The memory of a feeling of accomplishment.  The memory of a story.

Each day we live is another day added to our story.  It is my deepest desire to be much more than a photographer.  It is my deepest desire to be a story teller.  To tell the story of your wedding day.  To tell the story of your love.  To tell the story of your moments.

On this website you will see portions of many different stories.  Stories of love and wedding days.  Stories of senior years and the ones living them.  Stories of new life and families.

Please, enjoy your stay here it is my hope that you get caught up in the stories of these unique individuals. 

Kelsey – Seniors 2010.

A few weeks ago my wife and I made the trek out to the George Ranch to meet Kelsey and her dad for some senior portraits.  It was so windy that day which made it a lot of fun to try and capture moments without hair in her face.  On top of the wind, we were also fighting some nice showers throughout the day and then after the showers passed, we were fighting a bright sun.  So we had many elements to deal with, but I would definitely say that this shoot was awesome.  Kelsey was a great sport in doing whatever I told her and I think you will see by these shots, that Kelsey is a great person to be around.

Thanks for the opportunity to share part of your senior story with the world Kelsey!

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Snow Day 2009

December 4th 2009 marked a great day in Richmond, TX history.  Today it officially snowed in Richmond, TX before is snowed in New York City, NY.  This is simply awesome.  There was a sleet/snow/rain mixture that started about 6:30 a.m. and then it really started snowing about 8:30 and snowed until about 3 p.m.  It was truly an awesome sight to see.  My brother came out and helped me cover our plants in the backyard because it is going to get down into the 20’s tonight.  So here are a few pictures from Snow Day 2009.

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Stephanie, Seniors ‘10 – Homecoming.

A few weeks ago my cousin wanted to stop by my house to see my wife and I before she left for her homecoming date and dance. So I grabbed my camera and got a few shots in my yard before she left. My cousin, her brother, passed away tragically on December 13th, 2007. He was just about a month younger than I am. Since that day I have tried with everything in me to be an amazing brother to her. To support her, to pray for her, and to protect her in any way possible.

So here are a few pictures of Stephanie, Class of 2010. I am also doing her senior portrait session soon so you will see more of Stephanie in the coming months.

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