Yoakum Tom Tom Festival

Warrior's weekend

A celebration honoring Iraqi soldiers was held in Victoria in April. More than 300 flags were on display in memory of those who died.

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

Memorial soccer: The goal-oriented people

Pics of the Victoria Memorial soccer team, who played at home against South San Antonio.

The Karate Kids

Grandmaster Jack Hogan, a renowned 9th degree belt martial arts instructor, taught his students kyusho jitsu self-defense techniques, which aim to cause pain at the pressure points of the body.

Baby Gavino

Informal portraits of my cousin's baby, Gavino, who is obviously going to be a chick magnet when he's older!

Powerlifting

I went to cover a high school power lifting competition in Yoakum, Texas. I had never been to one before, but I was really amazed at the weight these kids can lift, especially the girls. The twins at the top are 5'0 tall, weigh only 105 lbs., but can lift as much as 245 lbs. Holy crap.

An Old Graveyard

I just moved to Victoria, Texas, and it's a really old town. I was headed toward the park, when I ran into the really old graveyard I knew would be fascinating. I shot some pics of graves from the 1800s. It was just too cool to not stop.

The graffiti warehouse

My sister showed me to an abandoned warehouse north of town she had modeled bridal pictures at. It is painted up with graffiti and growing natural wildlife. It eventually got dark, so we tried to get out of there ASAP. We are pretty sure we were trespassed to take them..but better to say sorry than ask for permission. My favorite is the first one on the left.