Mansfield Photography
The Journal
Where composition meets contemplation. And sometimes clouds rethink their shape.
The Journal – Guides and Reflective Articles
At Mansfield Photography, we don’t just take pictures—we take notice. The Journal is our open field of reflection, where landscape photography meets storytelling, and the beauty of Texas and beyond finds its way into memory, metaphor, and mild obsession.
Here you’ll find guides, musings, and articles that wander as much as they teach—from national parks and small-town textures to the quiet ways light plays with a hillside. We also explore the deeper connections between creativity, nature, and life’s occasionally philosophical detours.
Feel free to linger. Scroll slowly. And if Lore stares at you from the margins, it probably means he finds the writing tolerable.
Articles
Introducing Texas Wall Art: Bringing Texas to Your Walls
Texas Wall Art (texaswallart.com) – By Mansfield Photography. A New Home for Stunning Texas Photography. Mansfield Photography is excited to introduce Texas Wall Art (texaswallart.com)—a dedicated destination for high-quality prints showcasing the…
Texas Bucket List: Off the Beaten Path (Part 2)
Texas Bucket List – Off the Beaten Path (Part 2). Over the past few years, we’ve spent countless hours exploring the backroads of Texas, covering tens of thousands of miles and photographing…
The Fort Worth Cityscape Photography Guide
Fort Worth Cityscape Photography Guide – Cityscape and more. The Fort Worth cityscape is a photographer’s playground, offering an engaging mix of historic charm and sleek modernity. From lively downtown streets to…
Texas on the Wall – A Colorful Journey Through Murals
Murals of Texas – A Colorful Journey Through Small-Town Murals. Murals have a way of transforming a town, adding bursts of color and personality to buildings that might otherwise blend into the…
A Winter Visit to the Fort Worth Zoo – An Image Journal
A Winter Visit to the Fort Worth Zoo – An Image Journal. Texas is home to many attractions, but few offer the immersive experience of one of the country’s most celebrated zoos…
The Allure of Moody Photography – Whispers of the Morning
The Allure of Moody Photography – Whispers of the Morning. Moody photography is an art form that captures the quiet mystery of the early morning, often enhanced by fog and mist. It…
The Dallas Cityscape Photography Guide
The Dallas Cityscape Photography Guide – Cityscapes and more. In this Dallas Cityscape Photography Guide, we find a city of striking contrasts – where modern skyscrapers, historic landmarks, and natural landscapes come…
Cutting the Clutter: How to Remove Wires and Cables in Photoshop
Cutting the Clutter – How to Remove Wires and Cables in Photoshop. Remove Wires and Cables: Photographers capturing the charm of small-towns often face a frustrating obstacle: a web of wires and…
The Austin Cityscape Photography Guide
The Austin Photography Guide – Cityscapes and more. Capturing the Austin cityscape through photography can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience. The vibrant city offers a plethora of opportunities for capturing stunning…
Free Stock Photos to Download
Free Stock Photos – Yours to Test, Inspect, and Love! You’re curious. We respect that. So we invite you to download free high-resolution Texas stock photos and experience the clarity, color depth,…
Building New Roads
Building New Roads – Look for the signs. Trust in the Lord with all your heart…in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight – Proverbs 3…
Bracketing in Photography – Tackling Difficult Lighting
Bracketing in Photography – Tackling Difficult Lighting. Photographing a lively city scene at night can be as challenging as it is exciting. The balance of light and shadow often varies dramatically, making…
The Promise – A Thanksgiving Message
The Promise – A Thanksgiving Message. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 121 Traveling across the state of Texas for photography is a privilege…
Creating First Light – The Story Behind the Composition
Creating “First Light” – The Story Behind the Composition. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. – Genesis 1. Photographing natural landscapes is a journey of patience, exploration,…
5 Awe-Inspiring Rural Churches in Texas
5 Awe-Inspiring Rural Churches in Texas – Hilltop Churches with Sparse Populations. Finding Rural Churches Across Texas: Driving through rural Texas, it’s surprising to spot towering church spires and grand structures on…
Wildlife Extravaganza in Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park – Wildlife Extravaganza. The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. – Matthew 6. Just…
Hiking The Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon
Hiking The Lighthouse in Palo Duro – Photographic Journey. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5. Lighthouses were historically built to guide ships, acting as beacons in the dark to help navigate treacherous waters…
The Missions of San Antonio
The Missions of San Antonio, Texas – Spreading the Word of Jesus Christ. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… – Ecclesiastes 3. In…
Aperture Priority Mode and ISO 100
Aperture Priority Mode and ISO 100 – A Photographer’s Perspective. As a landscape photographer, my go-to camera mode is aperture priority. It allows me to take full control of the depth of…
Exploring Lake Steinhagen – The Lake of Light!
Exploring Lake Steinhagen, Texas – The Lake of Light! …the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light…
Hiking Grinnell Glacier
Hiking Grinnell Glacier – in Glacier National Park. Hiking Grinnell Glacier in Glacier National Park is an experience that encapsulates the grandeur and beauty of the Rocky Mountains. This trail is celebrated…
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