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Brian Owens @ Shock City Studios {St. Louis, MO}

Drury Studio — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:59:09 +0000

On April 2, Brian invited me to come document he and Angie Johnson working on a bonus track called Love Love the Anthem at Shock City Studios in St. Louis, MO. This track will probably be released in conjunction with his Moods and Messages album (June 2012) most likely digitally online.

If you recall these two first meet in the viral sensation band Sidewinder; a band consisting of members of the 571st Air Force Band. Angie also appeared on the Voice this past season. Hearing their voices blend in the studio was a beautiful work of art. I was amazed at how Brian could hear all the layers of voices in his head and then on the spot coach Angie to sing exactly what he heard in his head. This guy is not only an artist but a composer and producer as well!

The photos below are a sequence of the day. The series starts off with Angie singing the lead female vocal track lyrics that where on her iphone. Next you have Brain coaching and listening to her in the studio. After some they recorded Angie’s vocals Brain joined her behind the mic and they recorded a duel vocal track.

To follow Brian on facebook - click here

To listen to some of Brian’s tracks off his upcoming album – click here

To follow Angie on facebook – click here

Several days after they were in the studio recording they were invited to preform at the White House for First Lady Michelle Obama. To view Brian and Angie perform at the White House – click here

Baby Norah {Baldwin, MO}

Drury Studio — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:44:23 +0000

Baby Norah is 9 months old. This session was taken in Forrest Park (St. Louis, MO). I can’t believe she is almost a year old. Enjoy the preview of this session!

To watch Norah grow click the session you would like to to see – newborn, 3 month, or 6 month.

Brian Owens – Live @ the Old Rock House {St. Louis, MO}

Drury Studio — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:58:41 +0000

Tuesday night I had an amazing opportunity to go support a up and coming musician from the St. Louis area. Brian Owens was doing a preview concert at the Old Rock House in St. Louis, MO to give St. Louis the first listen to his first nationally released album, Moods and Messages, available June 2012.

Brian Owens is fast becoming the new voice of American Soul. Along with television appearances on Entertainment Tonight, Fox and Friends, & the opening game of the 2011 World Series, Brian Owens’ voice is making an international imprint on the ears of a diverse audience. Homegrown in St. Louis, MO, his music reflects a city infused with blues, soul, and folk- resulting in a style that is distinctly his own, yet reminiscent of artists like Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, & Marvin Gaye.

His experience as a Staff Sergeant in Afghanistan, in addition to his duties as a husband, father, and leader in his church, continue to shape his music into messages that are encouraging, thought-provoking, and most of all, honest. Balancing social awareness with simple lyrics and raw emotion, Owens proves that good music never loses its relevance. Says Owens, “I hope my music doesn’t just entertain, but speaks to that part of us that is most vulnerable, the least prejudiced, and the most open.”

After receiving acclaim in 2011 as the front man for the military band, Sidewinder, Owens signed a record deal with Destined 2B1 Records. For more information, visit www.BrianOwens.tv.

To enjoy more concert photos – click here.

Baby Drury {Bethalto, IL}

Drury Studio — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:36:11 +0000

The other day I was able to capture some sweet pictures of my wife and daughter for a mini maternity session. My daughter Ella is so excited to be a big sister. She loves the idea that she can take care of something and “be responsible”. We are days from baby number #2 being here and I can’t wait to meet her and love her like only a daddy can do. Thank you Lord for a beautiful family!

Baby Norah {Baldwin, MO}

Drury Studio — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:29:27 +0000

Little Norah is growing right before our eyes. This session was a family Christmas session as well as a 6 month session. Here are some photos from the session.

To watch Norah grow click the session you would like to to see – newborn or 3 month.

Gates Family {Bethalto, IL}

Drury Studio — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:09:00 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to photograph the Gates family. This photo story has been several bittersweet months in the making. As you may recall from my previous posts, Corby (aka Mama Gates) and her sister, Carrie both got to celebrate the birth of daughters within a year of each other. Unfortunately, shortly after giving birth to baby Elise, Carrie discovered she had ovarian cancer and tragically lost her battle with cancer in January of this year. As she had always wished, her sweet daughter Elise now became her sister’s child. And so the Gates family went from 3 to 4: Toby, Corby, Amia and Elise. God has knit this family together through tragedy for His glory and it is an honor to be a part of their journey.

Baby Norah {Brentwood, MO}

Drury Studio — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:21:55 +0000

A few shots from Norah’s 3 month session.

To see Norah’s newborn session click here.

David Crowder Band – The 7 Tour

Drury Studio — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:10:32 +0000

We are His portion and He is our prize,
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,
If grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.
So Heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss,
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,
I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,
When I think about, the way:

He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Whoa! how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.

These lyrics gripped my heart the first time I heard them. It made me think about my relationship with Christ in a different light. The truth about us as humans is we are sinful and eternally separated from God. But the story doesn’t end there… God was patient with us. He gave us a chance to claim His son’s (Jesus’) death on the cross and repent (turn away from) of our sins (Romans 5:8, Romans 2:4). That happened for me 17 years when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. He cleansed of my sin (wrong doings) and made me right with God (1 John 1:9). Thank you Jesus for your patience with my sinful heart! Thank you for providing me with a way to have eternal life (John 3:16). I am also thankful that God has used the David Crowder Band over the past 11 years to remind me of His great truths! Fair well DCB and Godspeed!

To learn more about the David Crowder Band and the music they make click here. Here are some photos of there last show here in St. Louis, MO.

The Great Romance

Drury Studio — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:04:46 +0000

Last Sunday Night, September 4, 2011, The Great Romance had the honor of opening for the David Crowder Band. The Great Romance did a great job warming up the crowd and getting us ready for memorable night. Here are some photos from their show.

To learn more about The Great Romance or to see where they will be playing next – click here.

The Cain Family

Drury Studio — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:06:47 +0000

Here is a preview of the Cain family session. These photos turned out great considering the weather for the day of the shoot… cloudy and rainy. Thanks Cain family for being troopers and braving the elements! Hope you enjoy these photos for years to come.