Hello-
Today started very early, so forgive me if there are some typos. I'm a staff photographer for the local paper here,"Lampasas Dispatch Record," and when Stehenie and I are not on the raod working I shoot assignments around town. This morning after shooting an assignment I dropped by the office to check in with my editor and he informs me that congrats are in order. I looked at him with some confusion and replied with a , "thanks?" Our paper enters yearly contests, Texas Press Association(TPA), West Texas Press Association(WTPA) and so on. Anyway, my editor, Jim, could tell I was a little clueless to what he was congradulating me for so he proceeded to tell me that I placed 3rd for Photographer of the Year in the WTPA entries. I thought he was joking but if you know Jim he never jokes when comes to the paper. I don't personally Know the two photographers who placed 1st and 2nd, but I know their work, it's AWESOME!!! I'm pretty flattered. The photo I have included is from an assignment I covered last year. It was from a new class added to Lampasas High School teaching Sign Language. That assignment is on my top 10 list of favorites.
In closing I just want to say THANKS to everyone who has supported me on this adventure, I could not have done without you guys. Your kind words of encouragement are greatly appreciated. THANK YOU.
We are off to Hereford in the morning, YEEEHAW.
Adios,
Gabe
