Your Bio

I have been doing photography for many years and. Until 2006 I was totallly self taught and guided by a God given talent to see the world a little bit diffrently than other people. In 2006 I was accepted at Hallmark Institute of Photography to study all aspects of digital photography and portrait lighting techniques. One of my most important tips I share is to look for the beauty in every potential photo. If you capture the beauty as you see it then it's a keeper no matter who else likes it. It must satisfy your own senses to be worth while. Lighting and posing techniques can be taught but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't be surprized that some of your best work are reactions on the spur of the moment. Most of my award winning photos were not planned out ahead, but a reaction to a moment of beautiful natural light. Also don't forget to use a good tripod as often as possible.

In 2008 my wife and I have devoted our lives to missionary work in Juarez, Mexico. All profits from sales of my photography will go directly to help the children in the desert colonia of Juarez. We are currently building a shelter for 50 children, a school, a non denominational Christian chapel, and a free medical clinic. Our dream is to educate both achedemically and spiritually as many children as we are able to help raise their families out of poverty and disease. We can only put a dent in the problem but we will not rest while there is an opportunity to help even one child to find a way to exist in a better enviroment. Click onto the Juarez gallery to see how and where these children live on dirt floors without running water or electricity. They have no heat in the Winter when it can drop into freezing temperatures at night. ALL PROFITS WILL BE USED TO BETTER THE CONDITIONS IN THIS COLONIA AND THE MISSION WE ARE BUILDING. If it is within your heart to support our efforts directly email us through this site or mgalat@aol.com and we will let you know how it can be accomplished. Without support our efforts are slowed but will not cease.

Galleries

Guadalajara, The People : Interesting people that help to relate to the feel of the city. NOTE: All photos were taken with the permission of the individuals.

Guadalajara, The People

Interesting people that help to relate to the feel of the city. NOTE: ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 8:56pm PST

Guadalajara, Art : Art work is found abundantly in museums, cathedrals, in private and public buildings.

Guadalajara, Art

Art work is found abundantly in museums, cathedrals, in private and pu ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 12:47pm PST

Guadalajara, Sculptures : Sculptures are found in the many parks and plazas of the city.

Guadalajara, Sculptures

Sculptures are found in the many parks and plazas of the city.

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 9:41am PST

Guadalajara's Mercado : Incredible 3 story market selling everthing from clothes,meat butchered upon request, fresh produce, exotic pets, art, electronics, or potions. There are over 2900 venders within this 650,000 sq.ft. structure. If you want anytthing at all, you can get it here.

Guadalajara's Mercado

Incredible 3 story market selling everthing from clothes,meat butchere ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2009 8:55pm PST

Guadalajara Zooilogical : This is considered a world class zoo on the northern part of the city overlooking an increadible valley.

Guadalajara Zooilogical

This is considered a world class zoo on the northern part of the city ...

Updated: Dec 28, 2008 3:01pm PST

Guadalajara Cathedral : This was built in the 1800's and is the main cathedral of the city.

Guadalajara Cathedral

This was built in the 1800's and is the main cathedral of the city.

Updated: Dec 25, 2008 11:20am PST

Juarez, Mexico : A desert colonia outside of the city of Juarez.

Juarez, Mexico

A desert colonia outside of the city of Juarez.

Updated: Feb 03, 2008 3:21pm PST

Baxter State Forest : Beautiful scenery in the north central Maine

Baxter State Forest

Beautiful scenery in the north central Maine

Updated: Dec 27, 2006 8:35pm PST

Waterfalls : There are hundreds of waterfalls in New England here are a few to start with.

Waterfalls

There are hundreds of waterfalls in New England here are a few to star ...

Updated: Dec 27, 2006 4:52am PST

White water rafting : Class #5 rapids on the Penobscot River in Maine.

White water rafting

Class #5 rapids on the Penobscot River in Maine.

Updated: Jun 15, 2006 9:10pm PST

Digital Grin Entries : These were submitted for competition in Digital Grin Callenges, Nature, or The Whipping Post for critique.

Digital Grin Entries

Winter Scenes :

Winter Scenes

Updated: Mar 26, 2006 5:57am PST

Lions Club MD 33 : The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.

Lions Club MD 33

The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and ac ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2006 6:57pm PST

Clara Barton Camp : Camp for Diabetic Children ... where they learn to manage their condition and be a kid.

Clara Barton Camp

Camp for Diabetic Children ... where they learn to manage their condit ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2006 11:19am PST

Competiton Photos : various themes

Competiton Photos

various themes

Updated: Mar 04, 2006 9:02pm PST

Birds : Birds of New England

Birds

Birds of New England

Updated: Feb 01, 2006 4:21am PST

Fall Colors : This is a reflection on a pond with a slight ripple. It what I call the "Monet Effect"

Fall Colors

Creativity : Photo designing thru combining elements of one or more photos.

Creativity

Photo designing thru combining elements of one or more photos.

Updated: Dec 09, 2005 7:28am PST

Wildlife : Wildlife foud in the New England

Wildlife

Wildlife foud in the New England

Updated: Nov 19, 2005 11:05pm PST

Sunrise / Sunset : Early to rise (4am) can result in beauty not ever seen by late sleepers

Sunrise / Sunset

Early to rise (4am) can result in beauty not ever seen by late sleeper ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2005 7:30pm PST

Acadia SeaScapes : The coast of Maine is beautiful, with or without the fog.

Acadia SeaScapes

The coast of Maine is beautiful, with or without the fog.

Updated: Nov 14, 2005 8:43pm PST

Natures Water Colors : A series of reflections although some are hard to tell

Natures Water Colors

A series of reflections although some are hard to tell

Updated: Nov 14, 2005 7:51pm PST

Flowers of Mt Holyoke : Mt Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA.

Flowers of Mt Holyoke

Mt Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA.

Updated: Nov 10, 2005 8:55pm PST

Butterflies (Flying Flowers) : Many of these are found locally and others are imported into our area

Butterflies (Flying Flowers)

Many of these are found locally and others are imported into our area

Updated: Nov 04, 2005 9:57pm PST

Amherst : these were taken in East Amherst, MA

Amherst

these were taken in East Amherst, MA

Updated: Oct 30, 2005 8:25am PST

Our Yard : Annuals found growing in my yard with a few perennnials to fill in weak areas

Our Yard

Annuals found growing in my yard with a few perennnials to fill in wea ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2005 2:49am PST

Designs in Nature 2 : Did you ever take the time to notice the patterns within the flowers, they are another beauty.

Designs in Nature 2

Did you ever take the time to notice the patterns within the flowers, ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2005 10:32pm PST

Grand Children : The innocence of a child captured in an instant and preserved forever in time.

Grand Children

The innocence of a child captured in an instant and preserved forever ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2005 7:24pm PST

Reflections : Fun pictures to enjoy

Reflections

Fun pictures to enjoy

Updated: Oct 22, 2005 3:23am PST

Birds 2 : a variety of birds

Birds 2

a variety of birds

Updated: Oct 20, 2005 8:40pm PST