Photography Dad,

What kind of name is this for a photographer to go by?

I am told that you should use your name so that people can identify you with a brand or with a product.  However, I am from the generation that did not grow up with a cell phone and the culture of "selfies."  It's way out of my comfort zone to simply put the portrait of myself on this page.

But, I enjoy photographing other people, places, and products.  It is within my comfort zone being behind the camera.

My goal in photographing another human being or a product is to make them look their best.

With a person, that means making them comfortable so that their portrait session is not like going to the dentist. ( My apologies to dentists)  When people relax and feel good about themselves, you get a better portrait session.

With a product, I want the product to show the creativity and sweat that went into its development.  The goal is to see the reflection of the developer's hard work.

OK,  the answer to the question above.  It is a terrible name to go by, but I am comfortable with it for now.  Being a husband, father, and grandfather have shaped me deeply and the name reflects that.

You can contact me on the "contact me" page.  I am EJ Abood, a photographer, in Highland Village, TX.