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New Blog

2010-01-07T09:03:00.001-08:00

Please redirect any bookmarks to the new blog!

http://blog.memoryboxphotos.com/thelife

Thanks everyone, see you there!

Austin

Teaser and Updates

2009-12-27T13:11:00.001-08:00

Well, as promised, I'm trying to be a little bit more regular with the posts. I'm working on catching up, and as we speak, I'm setting up a wordpress blog! BUT, here's a little teaser of a shoot I did last week.

Dan and Jessie were two of my favorite people when I was a part of the FSM Benton Youth group. Dan was a guy I always looked up to, being a year older than me and one of the most talented guys I know! When they talked to me about doing an engagement session with them, I knew I had to do whatever it took to be able to take advantage of that opportunity! Definitely a fun couple. So here's a teaser from their shoot! And as always, click it for a bigger view!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T17:10:00.000-08:00

Hey Internet!

Merry Christmas! It's FINALLY here. A break from day-to-day life to take a step back and relax, spend time with family and those closest to us, and to remember the birth of Christ.

Part of the Walker's "Christmas Traditions" is that we always get an ornament that kind of commemorate or symbolize what has gone on in our life for that year. We've gotten skiers, I have a baseball ornament or two, that sort of thing. This year, my mom decided to give them to use on Christmas Eve. So, we'll start with my sisters.

Angela went on her first big mission trip to NYC and absolutely fell in love with the people there. Also...for better or worse...she got her driver's license! Word is she's a very good driver!

How Mom found this one is absolutely beyond me! Alyson spent her last summer interning for a church in Georgia. While there, she went with a handful of folks to Albania! That is an ornament that says Merry Christmas, with a snowman holding an Albanian Flag! I never in a million years would have guessed they made something like that, but my mom is the Queen of finding these types of things.

This brings me to my ornament. I took a few shots of it!

For any of you out there on the internet who dont know WHY this perfectly captures my 2009, let me tell you a little bit, and then show you a little bit more!

I am one of the few and the proud. I am a member of the men of the 4th Floor. How it got to be what it is now is beyond me, but its a group of guys who all live on the same floor of our dorm, and we like to dream. Big. Last year, we had a floor-wide Easter Egg Hunt. I'm not trying to brag, but I heard several people saying, "this is the funnest thing I've done in college." It was childish, yes, but it was filled with fun and fellowship and good times. For months, we'd talked about, "What if the 4th floor had a tunes show, how awesome would that be!?"

Time out!!!
When I say Tunes, I mean Tiger Tunes. Tiger Tunes is a show that Ouachita Baptist University does every year in order to raise scholarships for students in need. It is a big deal. Each social club and a few other campus organizations on occasion will be involved, usually totaling 7-8 shows. Each group has 6 minutes to put on essentially a mini-musical, using rewritten songs (as you will see in a second. Keep reading!). Clubs work for the better part of a year preparing their show, and practice for weeks on end to make everything perfect. There is an explanation of Tunes in 30 seconds.

TIME IN!!!
LOONG drawn out story short, the fourth floor men got a spot in Tunes, the first show to ever be put on by someone other than an official social club/organization. Expectations were mixed. Some expected us to merely attempt to mutter words to a song, others expected a full on Broadway performance. Once we got the word that we were allowed in, 5-6 of us stayed on campus over Labor Day weekend and wrote the entire Tunes show for the 4th Floor. It consumed all of our creative juices for that time period, and was a lot of fun!

The general story line for our show draws on OBU history. We have a Tiger sculpture in the middle of campus. Our rivals, HSU (Henderson State University), are literally across the street from us. In OBU's history, HSU students would come and steal the Tiger Tail. The premise of our show is the response of Security Guards to our tail being stolen. And, internet, for those of you who dont know anything about OBU, you may not get all of the subtleties in the humor of our show.

So, without anymore delay, I give you the 4th Floor Tunes show!

By the way, the man who walked out at the end is the head of Security on campus at OBU.

The Benton Couple

2009-12-16T14:36:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite parts of photography is getting to know the people I'm working with for the day. A typical shoot is more of us getting to know each other rather than you standing and me fumbling with the camera. However, there are times where I get to RE-connect with people I've been friends with. When I found out Charlotte and Blake were engaged, I was ecstatic. I remember when they first started dating, back when we were all at Benton High School. I was so honored to get to do their engagement pictures, and here is a handful of them!

Finals Week.

2009-12-14T21:25:00.001-08:00

I'm looking forward to Wedding Season 2010! I've been toying with some ideas that I may start experimenting with before too long, but I wanted to post a couple shots!

Here is yours truly!

And my roommate, Drew.

I haven't forgotten my pre-new years resolutions! They are in the works!

Christmas Time

2009-11-26T17:24:00.000-08:00

Today is Thanksgiving. Which means it is now OFFICIALLY Christmas time. Tradition at the Walker Household dictates that today we put up the Christmas tree and decorate it as a family. Little known fact about myself: I used to throw a fit at doing this. Why? I'm not really sure. All I know is now its a tradition that I love! When we were done, I grabbed my gear to replace some batteries and I played around with my flash, shooting it off in my family's eyes to pester them...then I realized, "Oh...I could take some pictures too."

And this is for everyone! Here is MY new year's resolution. Yes, I know those come about a month and a few days after right now, but this is what I am resolving to accomplish before the new year starts! I'm going to update the blog design, switch to wordpress, and update the website. I just have been so busy as of late, that I haven't been able to. There you go, my New Year's Resolution.

I LOVE this time of year. Here's a few shots from the Walker Christmas Decor. Also, if you click for fullsize of the last image, it's wallpaper size for your enjoyment. Feel free to share it with anyone (it's my wallpaper now!).

Meagan // Senior Session

2009-11-13T10:11:00.001-08:00

Before you get to see the awesome pictures from Meagan's senior session, I wanted to give a quick update on Memory Box. Feel free to skip to the pictures, I wont ever know!

I need to apologize! My blogging has been lackluster at best lately. I've been doing shoots, but the orders are just now starting to come through, so the posts will begin to pick up as orders are made. However, I'm thinking about a few changes/improvements. I'd love some feedback if you have any! First off, I'm making the change to WordPress. Blogger has been fine, but I dont like how restrictive it is, so HOPEFULLY fairly soon, I'll be making the switch to WP. If all goes according to plan, that will be quick, once I get the time to do it. Also, as far as blog content goes, I'm thinking about doing some more daily life posts. I'd like to get a point-and-shoot camera to carry around with me, and if anything interesting happens, snap a picture and have a little snippet on the blog. I'm still not sure on that, so I'd love some feedback on whether you'd like to see some of that in addition to photo shoot results, and what type of point and shoot you guys use and would recommend!

And now, the good stuff. Meagan is actually a friend of one of my other seniors, Christian. We talked and got a time set up for me to make the drive up to Van Buren, and Christian said he wanted to tag along as well. Naturally, I was more than pumped to be able to hang out with the two. The energy was great, and I believe it shows in the pictures. Best part of the shoot: the three of us belting Journey at the top of our lungs. Yes, it's a long post. You're welcome, ha ha. Here's some of the stuff we got, and as always, click the picture for a bigger view.

Tell me that's not the coolest thing to ever just stumble upon.

Ashley Glover

2009-09-27T23:20:00.001-07:00

Ashley is a senior from Stuttgart, AR. Her sister and I are both at Ouachita, and so she asked if I would do her sister's pictures. Through chaos and confusion, the three of us ended up hanging out one Sunday afternoon driving all over Stuttgart talking, laughing, and taking pictures. I'll just say this...sometimes you dont even have to be told that people are related! Though it was a LOONG day of driving, the results were well worth it. Here are some of them!

Gunner and Leighton

2009-09-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

These two siblings were a LOT of fun to shoot. Gunner wanted some "album" looking shots, and I feel like we got some great ones! Leighton was a blast to take pictures of as well, from playing with an apple toy to playing with iPhones! One of those made me nervous. Hint: it wasn't the apple...or was it. Too cheesy? Maybe. Either way, it was hot and humid outside, but we still had a blast and had fun results! And since it's been a while since I've had time to post, I'll throw in quite a few.

Christian's Seniors

2009-08-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

Ever since shooting the wedding in Van Buren, I've been trying to work out a way to shoot Christian's senior pictures. It FINALLY worked out, and I must say, it was definitely worth it. We got great results and Christian was phenomenal. Here are some of the end shots!

Pigeon

2009-08-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

The past week I've had three shoots. Needless to say I have plenty of post production to do. However, that means soon enough there will be plenty of blog posts on them. For now...have a pigeon (from a senior session).

Rambo and K-Dawg

2009-08-05T09:07:00.001-07:00

Just a quick shoot, here's some stuff that came out of it!

KD and Rambo

2009-08-04T18:41:00.000-07:00

Quick shoot with a few friends. Here's a sneak peak.

2009-07-31T20:47:00.001-07:00

Yes, it's been a while. Yes, I know. There are shoots coming up, but here's something to tide you over. I'm trying to brainstorm for an art show coming up, and so I went out and played with some lighting. Here's a result.

Since My Computer Died

2009-07-28T21:53:00.000-07:00

Well for those of you that dont follow on Twitter, my computer died. I had to wipe the hard drive, etc. So that has been a MASSIVE hassle. That being said, the "Faces" contest has been extended until I can have time to get to it, unfortunately. I'm a good bit behind and so it may be a few days or so. So feel free to keep sending them.

Until I get caught up on life,
Austin

Faces

2009-07-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

*UPDATE* Due to the request of quite a few people, the deadline has been extended to July 28. Also, the picture doesn't have to be just making a funny face. It can be a picture of you that makes people laugh, whether its because of the situation, the setting, or your expression!

Hey everyone! It's competition time! Here's how this is going to work. Summer is (brace yourself) winding down fairly soon. For some, its sooner than later. However, the fun of summer is NOT over! I want to see pictures of you making a funny face. These can be old pictures where you were caught off guard or carefully posed portraits, and anything in between. There are both rules and prizes, but first, here's how you submit them.

SUBMISSIONS:

Email your pictures to faces@memoryboxphotos.com

Be sure to include your name, age, and city.

Submissions will be accepted up until 11:59 PM July 25th. That means my inbox has to tell me they have arrived by then, so be sure to get them in in time.

I'll choose my favorite submissions, and then upload them to a poll. The poll will be posted on the blog and a link will be posted on the facebook page. The top winners will be chosen by you all!

Funny Faces Guidelines

1. You must be the main person in the picture.

2. Your pictures cant have any form of distortion added to them, such as iphoto or photoshop effects.

3. They must be clean and not offensive.

4. Pictures must be no bigger than 900 pixels on any side.

5. Only 2 submissions per person.

6. MOST IMPORTANTLY BE CREATIVE! When I'm choosing the ones to be voted on, they'll be evaluated on uniqueness, creativity, and overall humor.

Prizes

First Prize

Free Session

"50% off" coupon on your print order.

Second Prize

50% off of a session fee

$40 Print Credit

Third Prize

25% off of a session fee

$25 Print Credit

Session includes up to two hours for the shoot, up to two people, unlimited wardrobe, and up to 5 locations.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at austin@memoryboxphotos.com

San Diego

2009-07-10T08:20:00.000-07:00

I was able to go with a group of our students from Fellowship Bible Church to San Diego. It was an awesome trip! Unfortunately, I only had time to do some shooting on our last day. Here are a handful of the results!

ants.

2009-07-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

It's been TOO LONG since I posted. I've been waiting to show these off for a while. Hayden's a senior at Bauxite. He told me when we got back, "I have to be honest, I thought you'd be a creepy old lady." For what its worth, everyone, I'm not.

When we were out in the field, Hayden started freaking out and running in a strange manner. Turns out the place he chose to stand happened to also be a place fire ants chose to make a home. He soldiered on after a while and we got some great stuff! It was a whole lot of fun. Here's some of it!

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Artistry

2009-06-22T11:55:00.000-07:00

I'm spending a week in Mississippi and absolutely loving it! Here's a quick post from my drive this morning.

edge.

2009-06-20T07:09:00.000-07:00

Brad Henrdon at the Warehouse/Edge at Fellowship Bible Church welcomed me to bug them and get some shots last week. Here's some of the results!

Chapman Wedding

2009-06-17T05:59:00.000-07:00

This couple is incredible. When they asked me to shoot their wedding months ago, I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to, but it didn't take long to agree! For their engagements, we probably had 39 days scheduled, and nothing worked out. OBU life is busy! Thankfully it did. I know everyone else will agree, they are extremely photogenic. They made my job a breeze! It was a blast to get to know their party, and to see the ones I already knew again. The ceremony was great and everything was smooth. Chapman's, I wish you the best of luck. Here's a small (small is relative) sample of images from their wedding.

Mcbride | Chapman Teaser

2009-06-14T04:19:00.000-07:00

the first of probably many teasers.

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Caitlin CHAPMAN's Bridals

2009-06-13T16:29:00.000-07:00

these have been sitting on my desk top all summer staring at me waiting to see the light of day. Caitlin was a blast. she and her maid of honor spent an afternoon with me during finals week. one of the photos i'm sure i'll get an ear full for sharing, but it was too great a shot not to share. they're wedding was today, they're now married (i'm actually using a random hotel's wifi right now in fort smith i wanted to post these today). wedding images to come, but i'm just glad to finally get to show these! as always, comments welcome and encouraged!

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old soul

2009-06-12T22:29:00.000-07:00

While looking around the church for the wedding this weekend, this girl came up with a vacuum and started talking to me. every time i set off my 580 ex ii, she freaked. not a fan of camera flashes.

two exciting things coming up. tomorrow there is a wedding. Stephen and Caitlin get hitched. It's going to be great, and it also means that tomorrow, there will be a post of bridal shots. be excited.

seniors, book your session before dates fill up. Also I still have a slot open for the Desoto County, MS area in June 20-27th.

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update

2009-06-08T16:58:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to remind everyone that we're now booking for senior sessions! Requests have come in already, so contact me for information on availability and rates!

Down By The River

2009-06-02T18:43:00.000-07:00

Like I said in the teaser, much love to Drew Cason of Drew Cason Photography for the opportunity. he called and asked if i wanted to join him in a shoot. he was incredible. definitely has a talent for posing subjects, i just got to tag along. i can't wait to see what he gets for the ceremony itself. again Drew, you're the man! he's going to shoot a wedding next weekend with me, which i'm also excited about (stephen and caitlin's).

so...down by the river.....

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Down By The River Teaser

2009-06-02T08:55:00.000-07:00

a good friend of mine, Drew Cason, called me a few nights ago. he said, "so, i've got a photo shoot tomorrow. the bride wants to jump in a river wearing a wedding dress." who in the world could pass this up? this was easily the most fun shoot that i've ever been a part of. every pose and every spot, the bride was stoked about the look and how everything was going. the lighting was incredible, and just had to work around a few shadows cast by the trees. regardless, i'm extremely pleased with how everything turned out. i'm still finishing up the stuff, and i have an extremely busy week/weekend....well...month, so hopefully I'll be able to get the rest of this shoot up maybe later today so it's up before everything gets going. until then....

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The Seer.

2009-06-01T14:54:00.000-07:00

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Facebook Page

2009-05-31T21:10:00.001-07:00

the time has come. Memory Box Photography has a Facebook page! Check it out by clicking here.

interweave

2009-05-27T13:13:00.000-07:00

nothing profound, but i liked the perspective.

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outside my window.

2009-05-26T15:29:00.001-07:00

i've been studying some stuff all day and have these staring at me from the other side of the window pane.

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Stephen and Caitlin P2

2009-05-18T19:13:00.000-07:00

my apologies to everyone. there were a few that the couple wanted posted that got mixed up in the bunch! so my lapse in memory is everyone else's gain in viewing. enjoy another batch of engagement shots!

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Stephen and Caitlin

2009-05-18T13:37:00.001-07:00

these two are a BLAST! it's been really fun to get to walk through the process with them. we had to reschedule this shoot countless times because of rain, which was frustrating. however, i think all three of us are pleased with how they turned out, definitely worth the wait. great couple, great shots.

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A Brief Look From the Hills.

2009-05-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

the family took a vacation to northwest arkansas, and i took my camera!

outside a gas station.

a view from on top of a waterfall.

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summer begins.

2009-05-10T14:04:00.000-07:00

two written posts in a row. life is crazy, right?
lately, i've been hard at work on some bridals and engagements that i can't wait to show the couples and get posted online. more importantly, i wanted to let everyone know the summer schedule. all throughout the summer, i'll be available for weddings, engagements, bridals, portraits, etc etc etc, anywhere you want. i'll be living in central arkansas, but i'll travel anywhere. June 20-27, i'll be in the memphis area as well. if anyone would like to book a session, please contact me and we'll hammer out the details!
also, for mothers day, i gave my mom a canvas gallery wrap of one of my photos. it went over really well. keep those in mind for upcoming birthdays and special events!

looking back.

2009-05-06T22:59:00.000-07:00

most of you know i choose not to put many "life" updates on here. occasionally, some are warranted. that being said, here is another free flow of thought, from yours truly...

the end of the semester is coming near. the rest of my class this semester will most likely take no more than 45 minutes total, and then i'm done with my sophomore and technically junior years of college. that. is. insane. the next time i'm moving furniture into a dorm, i'll be a senior by hours. the more i think about the future, the more i think about the past. this school year has been an influential one. at the start, it was interesting. i introduced myself to people, and on mulitple occasions got one of the following responses.
1) yeah, we've been facebook friends since june. (creepy).2) yeah, we've had classes together. we've met before. i know you. (awkward).
however, they weren't all like that. i love summer's end in that i get to reconnect with the people i share this season of life with.
this semester has been, as i've said, influential. i've met people this semester that i know for a fact will not only change who i am going to become today, but will be with me throughout the process, beyond the "college years" of today. friends i go to for advice, hang out with, trust, love, respect, and admire. i cannot explain how grateful i am for all of the people God has put in my life.
not to say this year, or even semester has not been challenging. God has tested and stretched me more in this school year than in almost any season of my life. it's a strange thing, i love how challenging OBU has been. high school was at times, a joke. OBU has stretched me and forced me to not only know the information, but learn the knowledge available. every day, God's revealing how great of an opportunity it is to be able to have the classes I do, at the standard and level they are taught at. i'm definitely blessed to be a part of OBU. relationally, also an interesting and challenging year. like i mentioned, i made lots of new friends, many that i can only hope and pray will not be "college buds" but people who go through life alongside me. others have faded, gone other ways, or what have you. regardless, whether good or bad, God has used the situations to teach me to not depend on others but on Him for my fulfillment. trusting His judgement, timing, and will and not my own has been a theme of the semester. He has through the year revealed different aspects of why things happened the way they did, which is always an honor. I love when God chooses to share part of his plan with me. i'm unworthy. as always. spiritually, god has tested my every choice. it has been a challenge to not be dormant, and to remain thirsty. through challenges, growth exceeds. and this was true this year as well. before school even started, God started putting on my heart how great and powerful He is, and burdened me with the idea of His magnitude. I hope that eventually I will be able to express that inexpressible passion.
ministry this year was phenomenal. first, He allowed me to remain a part of a ministry that has consumed me. FSM. I. LOVE. FSM. all throughout the year, there has been a constant feeling of "epic proportions" in the student's potential. combined with their willingness to serve, who knows what will happen. it's so incredible to be a part of that ministry and i cant wait to see what God does through those students this summer.

SIDE NOTE: get ready everyone. details to come later. but something big is about to happen at OBU.

anyway. another ministry i had the priveledge of being a part of was christian focus week on campus. a prime example of God using people even though something may not necessarily fit their gifts.

next year will be good. new ministry (The Unleashed). freshman family groups. who knows what else.

this summer will be great. i'm going to be able to have plenty of time to connect with FSM students. i'll catch up on reading books i've gotten over the year. i finally get to spend some time with my friends 'back home' in mississippi. hopefully even more photo opportunities come my way as well. regardless, God is good. i cannot explain how thankful i am that he has brought me through this season in life. it hasn't been easy, but it has been more than fruitful. i realize i'll never know the impact of God's provision, or how widespread it is, but i will always be grateful for it.

my second year in college comes to a close. this will be weird. very weird. not many connections in benton, which is not a bad thing. just going to be a slower season in life. definitely has an upside. just different. i anxiously await the summer. it will be a bittersweet transition. going from living in the pinnacle of community, with my closest friends being a part of my life daily. as friday comes and goes, everyone disperses to their summer ministry, jobs, homes and trips. it's a sudden and abrupt end to this season in life. a season i will forever be grateful for, forever be better from, and forever grow out of.

before i go, here's something from this christmas. over the break, we went on this incredible trip to disney world with my family. it was awesome, mom, dad, aunt, sisters and i all went to

disney world and universal orlando and everything. it really

was great! this picture somewhat embodies the semester. through thick and thin, something always comes out of nowhere and (though at first eeyore freaked me out) somehow managed to brighten me up.

again, i cannot say it enough, i'm so thankful for my friends, new and old, and everything this year has been. i'm usually not this nastalgic, and dont often post journal entries. for those of you who suffered through my grammatical trainwreck of thoughts, i hope you know me a little better. i dont know whether or not this should have been posted, but i wanted to express my thoughts as this season closes.

thank you all. the year was long, tough, difficult but no doubt incredible. the post? it was long. it is not complete. the rest will continue unread by the public. but it is over (the post).

chapman mcbride | teaser

2009-05-05T15:30:00.000-07:00

this poor couple had to reschedule a shoot 4 times. every time we had a time set, it decided to be monsoon season whenever the time came. it was a lot of fun and we had some great stuff from it. here's a little teaser.

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literacy exam.

2009-05-02T14:58:00.000-07:00

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Little Sis

2009-05-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

like i said in the teaser, if you click any of the pics in this post, click this one to enlarge. or click here for a medium size.

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Alyson Teaser

2009-04-30T18:21:00.000-07:00

just like all of my pictures, you can click them to enlarge them. i'd definitely recommend that with this picture.

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scouting

2009-04-28T21:26:00.000-07:00

i have a few shoots in the next few days, so went to scout out some stuff.

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tinker toy.

2009-04-27T21:21:00.000-07:00

a little spare time. a little tinkering. a little fun.

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2009-04-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

a video for FSM and our Global Village missions series.

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happy birthday.

2009-04-24T08:40:00.000-07:00

one of my good friends, cameron magee, asked me to do a photoshoot. aubrey, his girlfriend, wanted pictures out at the train tracks for her birthday. so we went. cameron wanted it as a surprise, which was great, soi went out and waited, they showed up, and we had some fun hanging out. these two are incredible and definitely fun. they're naturals.

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dancing.

2009-04-23T18:42:00.000-07:00

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choir time.

2009-04-17T06:22:00.000-07:00

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ramsi returns

2009-04-16T18:53:00.000-07:00

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fsm choir.

2009-04-15T20:44:00.000-07:00

more to come.

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tsd two thousand nine

2009-04-04T13:44:00.000-07:00

snapshots are on an album in my facebook profile. these are some touch ups i decided to do.

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i have mud on my leg.

2009-04-03T00:25:00.000-07:00

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mud preview

2009-04-02T18:51:00.000-07:00

coming soon.

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desktop.

2009-04-02T16:14:00.001-07:00

just thought i'd share my new desktop background i made yesterday. love it.

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clubbin'

2009-04-01T06:40:00.000-07:00

it's been far too long.

pics are coming.

tiger serve day is saturday.

i get to use my camera then.

school is just too much.

look for some cool stuff sunday.

until then, take this.

jeff harmon told me to make a pic of the hammock club, so i did.

a productive day in baptist heritage i would say.

hammocks = the cat's pajamas

beach reach bound

2009-03-19T17:08:00.000-07:00

so, its been a while since there's been a post. school has been picking up, so i've had to study and whatnot. this coming week is panama city beach reach in panama city beach. I have a shoot or two that next week, so hopefully there will be plenty more to come. i'll update throughout the week on twitter, so sign up and follow.

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twitter.

2009-03-15T09:07:00.000-07:00

i just wanted to let you all know, i, austin walker, as memory box now have a twitter. after much encouragement from friends and family alike, i gave in. please feel free to click the link under the list and follow my updates and network with me!

walking around town

2009-03-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

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silence.

2009-03-09T11:40:00.000-07:00

i usually dont do this, because it's not the purpose of this blog. however i needed a channel to vent. this is just me writing. notice, it's not meant for "artistic writing" or even "coherent writing," rather its just tracking my mind going point to point. there's no structure, no purpose, nothing like that. its just writing. i have no way to know who even reads this blog, so i'm not hoping for response by any means. response is more than welcome on all posts, but i'm not doing this for that purpose. again, i'm merely putting it here to put it somewhere. i dont even know how to explain it all.

"Be still and know that I am God"

silence is taking over

but its not impeding or imposing on my life

historically its brought good and bad
before interrogators and accusers.

by cliché, it’s deafening
i would argue that its “deathening”

i want it to end.
i want it to resolve.
the issue about never makes its way from my mind
i need it all to leave my life.
but not all.

parts I want back
not as it used to be, despite my desires.
i want it back, in a different form
to take the place of the silence filling me.

my silence is filled with conversation
between myself
between God
between others
between a wall.
anything

for years its something I haven’t known
i’m now suffering through the relearning
god’s called me to this time of silence

even though I argue with him about it

he and I both know its best,
hopefully other people see it too.
in the end it’ll bear its fruit
but the planting and watering is painful

not an unbearable pain

but a different one
a foreign pain I cannot explain
pain may not even be the appropriate word

but I cling to the hope that it will pass
that this is not forever
its already fading yet keeping intensity
i cannot explain the monster of silence
but to proclaim it was not by choice.

i cling to my rock.

this post serves no purpose
it has no point.
in no way is it art, but merely expression.
i’m no word composer or artist.
i just needed an outlet.
i just needed to speak through the silence

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solace found.

2009-03-05T22:46:00.000-08:00

the band solace found asked me to make a promo postcard for them. this was the final we decided on. photo credit: Danny Brown

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baptist heritage study drive.

2009-03-02T11:35:00.000-08:00

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christ in my desolation...

2009-03-01T18:18:00.000-08:00

...and life in his death

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delay.

2009-02-22T19:25:00.000-08:00

it will be a week until i make another post. school is picking up and unfortunately, it will be until after this weekend before i get to go shoot more. but i'm excited and ready to shoot when i get the chance. until then, check out www.pray4sergio.com

welcome.

2009-02-15T09:12:00.000-08:00

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barren.

2009-02-14T20:18:00.000-08:00

from memory star, ar.

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leeland and shawn mcdonald.

2009-02-11T22:09:00.001-08:00

concert at obu during christian focus week. all thanks to cab. it was great. i think it may be my favorite concert of all time. it's rare that there's such an amazing spirit of worship while at a concert, but that was definitely the case.

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focusing now...

2009-02-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

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aionios = eternal.

2009-02-09T12:28:00.000-08:00

"as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal."- 2 corinthians 2.18 (esv).
Christian Focus Week at OBU.day one.

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"like we're best friends!"

2009-02-04T17:10:00.000-08:00

First engagement shoot. I need to preface it by saying it was a co-shoot with a great friend of mine Cameron Magee, definitely check out his blog. He's "legit." An incredibly fun couple to have the honor to hang out with. Loved it.

as always...click for bigger pics.

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chemistry.

2009-01-31T09:30:00.001-08:00

My roommates had to film something for their chemistry class. So, I tagged along just to hang out, and brought my camera along with me. Here's the results.

I couldn't for the life of me figure out which of these two shots I liked best. So, you be the judge, I'll post both contrary to my normal practice.

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Looks like a rather blustery day today...

2009-01-30T16:56:00.000-08:00

elizabeth diaz.

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The First Adventurequest

2009-01-24T21:53:00.000-08:00

Laura and I decided instead of playing cards like we do on a regular basis, we'd go driving. Not drive to any place in particular, but just go driving. Thus was born the Adventurequest. As we were driving along on an old country road, we pulled up and saw this. A toilet in a field. It had wooden steps next to it, which was equally strange, but it was a toilet. So, we marked it with my GPS, and I told her, "Laura, we HAVE to come take pictures here tomorrow." So, to answer the countless questions, no, I did not put a toilet in a field. Yes it was in that spot when I found it.

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Winter Chill Part 2

2009-01-18T17:06:00.000-08:00

This one is just because so many people have asked what our youth area looks like. With the way its set up, one picture can't show it. You'd really need a walk through video, but here's a pretty good shot of most of our worship area.

Click Here for more Junior High WinterChill Pics

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Live from Winterchill

2009-01-17T10:04:00.000-08:00

New Life Ranch - Jr High Winterchill

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Luke Warm Christian Video

2009-01-14T21:33:00.000-08:00

It's a bit out of my usual, but here is a video that I have done for WinterChill at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock ( www.fellowshipstudents.com ) , where I work. Thanks to Joe Williams for the audio!

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Iced Over Day

2009-01-07T08:06:00.000-08:00

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New Year

2009-01-02T22:54:00.000-08:00

2009. Already. I can honestly say that it seems just yesterday that I was bracing for my last week of high school and starting to think about what I wanted as a carry on as I moved to my stage of life in Africa. But that was two years ago. That's incredible. I'm now a junior in college with more going on in my life than ever. I'm greatly thankful for all of the influences and people in my life. You know who you are. I pray that 2009 is a season in life that I will be able to look back on and smile. I'm not one for "Resolutions" because they're easy to abandon. That said, I look forward to growing all around and praying (already) about the next season in life. I dont know what it will hold, but thankfully that's not my job. That being said, I wanted everyone to know that as 2009 opens its pages, I'd like to start doing more photography, beyond just purely for my enjoyment. Family pictures, senior pictures, prom pictures, portrait pictures, birthday pictures, and almost anything in between. If you're interested, email me! Pitch done. 2008 was incredible, and I look forward to everything the Lord has for us in 2009.

To Him be the glory.

In The Distance

2008-12-19T22:55:00.000-08:00

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I Dont Even Know

2008-12-18T23:19:00.000-08:00

FSM...

I-30...

I-30 again...

And a Semi-Truck that Goliath sat on?...

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Skating in Church

2008-12-18T00:10:00.000-08:00

Ah the difficulties of flourescent light and High ISO

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Fire Truck

2008-12-15T16:48:00.000-08:00

Prints available. Click Contact tab.

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Sunday Morning Snaps

2008-12-14T15:56:00.001-08:00

Nothing professional, nothing amazing. Really just some snapshots!

Next post, Firefighter Tribute.

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Favorites Revisited

2008-12-11T09:06:00.000-08:00

These were taken over a few years and rediscovered.

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Chicago

2008-12-10T08:32:00.000-08:00

These were taken a few summers ago in Chicago on Choir Tour with FBC Benton. There's more, but this is just my favorite group.

Be on the lookout. Possibly tomorrow, I'll be posting some pictures from my time in Africa. I love them. So up next, the Children of Africa Series.

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The Delph

2008-12-07T00:44:00.000-08:00

A night on the town. After hours upon hours of writing, I needed a bit of relaxation, and here are the results. Hopefully I'm as proud when the writing is finished.

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2 Years of Memories

2008-12-06T00:26:00.000-08:00

Lake Degray

Deck the Halls

2008-12-05T08:02:00.001-08:00

Taken about....early in the morning, in Arkadelphia. I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas season!

Note: I've changed the settings, now anyone can post comments. Sorry for the previous inconvenience.

New Layout

2008-12-03T23:05:00.000-08:00

We've got a new layout! Credit's at the bottom, and a huge thanks to Lindley for helping me through it. I know it had to be a hassle.

Baby Sis

2008-11-30T22:09:00.000-08:00

2008-11-30T13:27:00.000-08:00

Laura

2008-11-29T23:43:00.001-08:00

10, originally uploaded by memoryboxphotography.

Laura

2008-11-29T23:42:00.003-08:00

IMG_0073, originally uploaded by memoryboxphotography.

Laura

2008-11-29T23:42:00.001-08:00

12, originally uploaded by memoryboxphotography.

email me.

2008-09-26T14:07:00.000-07:00

get pics.

2008-09-26T13:03:00.000-07:00

So, you want to get some pictures? Portraits, prom, senior pics, engagement, kiddo's, family, even church events like D-Nows and retreats! I'd love to help. Every paid package comes with images individually enhanced and/or touched up. With print options from regular sizes, large sizes, photo albums, affordable canvas prints, digital copies, and many other options, you name it, I'll try to figure out a way to get it to you. No matter where you're at, if you want quality pictures, let me know! To book me, please send me an email at my email address or click the email me tab above and put MEMORY BOX in the subject line! I'll do everything I can to get back to you within 24 hours.

If you see anything on the site that you would like a print of, no matter the size, or paper or canvas, let me know! Head over to the email link and shoot me a message letting me know which you'd like and what size. It'll ship directly to you.

Me.

2008-01-07T21:21:00.000-08:00

So, here's a little bit about me...

My name is Austin Walker. I'm a student at Ouachita Baptist University and live just outside of Little Rock. I'm blessed enough to work at and be a part of an amazing church in Little Rock, Fellowship Bible Church. I shoot Canon.

I love taking pictures! It's always a great thing to try and capture what life is at a certain moment.

I figure if you're looking to get a session booked, you should know a little more about me. Heres the particulars and the random details about me!

Austin Walker

Canon Gear

Macbook Pro

I have 2 sisters

Played baseball growing up, football some in high school.

Love Africa

Love Bubba Gump Shrimp

I can't really enjoy anything with a tortilla, unless its packed, or the tortilla is fried, baked, or anything to make it taste like not a tortilla.

I love mexican food

Flying is fun, eating airline food is another matter.

I go through phones like some dogs go through chew toys.

Boomer Sooner

People ask where I'm from...it's hard to answer that. Live in arkadelphia, family lives in benton, also lived in olive branch, mississippi, but most of my life was spent in edmond, ok

I'm what some call an office "addict"

I like 24, but it's hard to keep up

i'm a "people person"

Again, if you're interested in buying a print or booking a session, feel free to get in touch with me! It's always fun, and the result is always great.