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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. 

Mark & Janaile

I recently had the honor of photographing the wedding of Janaile and Mark.
These are a few of my favorites from the day!

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The Perry Family

This is Bobby, Marian, Laura and Rachel.  I have known this family for a very long time.  Seriously, when I sit and think about it, I cannot remember not knowing them.  Bobby was involved in the music ministry at my church when I was in the youth group, and continued to be involved throughout my time at FBC Rosenberg.  Laura was a senior when I started serving as youth pastor at FBCR and Rachel was in the group when I left Rosenberg.

Bobby has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease.  It has been an emotional roller coaster for everyone who knows Bobby and his family.  Bobby and his family are very strong in their faith and it has been super encouraging to walk alongside them through this time.

There are certain moments that I am really grateful that I am a photographer.  This photo session was one of those times.  This short session at Brazos Bend State Park was a great time of smiles, and tons of laughter.   I am honored to call these four individuals my friends.

May I introduce to you, The Bobby Perry, Jr. Family

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Graduating Friends!

I had the awesome opportunity to capture some moments between these friends.  All 4 of these girls have been friends for quite some time, and all are graduating from grad school at the same time.  We took these pictures out at Hermann Park in Houston.

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