CityFest Houston with Luis Palau
ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK, Houston, TX | OCTOBER 7 & 8, 2006

"CityFest Houston, an extravagant example of festival evangelism that drew an estimated 225,000 people to Eleanor Tinsley Park over two 10-hour days in October. " said William Martin of Texas Monthy.
read more about City Fest Houston by William Martin at http://www.texasmonthly.com/content/cityfest-houston

I read in the local paper about this two day festival sponsored by FaithHouston called CityFest. Fresh out of photography school and desperately looking for work to develop a portfolio, I decided to volunteer my photographic services to FaithHouston. I told them I would do a journalistic approach and photograph the festival over a two day period. I also offered that I would give them some images in exchange for media credentials. Truth be told, outside of needing to build a portfolio, I had another motive. I was hoping to meet one of my favorite artist. The newspaper paper listed Wynonna Judd would be performing. Needless to say, FaithHouston agreed on my terms and I shot over 5000 images in a two day period. The festival was amazing. A few days after the festival, FaithHouston wanted me to submit some images directly to Texas Monthly Magazine, resulting in a December 2006 issue publication. I always say never miss an opportunity. Volunteering may not have paid the bills, but it did get me to meet Wynonna Judd, a publication in Texas Monthly, and an experience that I will never forget.

In this gallery are the images I submitted to Texas Monthly Magazine. They picked 2 for their 1 page article. I was so thrilled and very thankful for the opportunity.

"He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed." – William James

Information regarding City Fest:
What is CityFest Houston with Luis Palau?
Envision the biggest party you've ever attended. Multiply attendance by 100 or even 1,000. Now add two full days of fun, awesome Christian bands, an exciting children's area, world-class skateboarding and BMX demos, and opportunities to see your friends and family come to Jesus Christ. That, my friend, is a Luis Palau Festival.

When and Where:
CityFest Houston will take place at Eleanor Tinsley Park in downtown Houston, on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 & 8, 2006.

Great Music:
Free concerts with artists like Wynonna Judd,Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Mercy Me, TobyMac, Point of Grace, Jump 5, and Audio Adrenaline.

Good News:
Known and respected by millions of teens and adults alike, Luis Palau wants you to know one thing: you can know and experience true meaning and joy in this life. You?ll find that in Jesus Christ. That?s why Luis and hundreds of churches in the Houston area are bringing you this festival. Go to http://www.faithhouston.com to find out more.

Mission Statement
Proclaim the Gospel
In dependence upon God, we want to win as many people as possible to Jesus Christ throughout the world, proclaiming His Good News by all available means to the millions of people who have yet to respond to the Gospel.

Mobilize the Church
In dependence upon God, we want to emphasize with the Church the principles of victorious Christian living (Galatians 2:20), so as to stimulate, revive, train, and mobilize the Church to continuous, effective evangelism, follow-up, and church growth.

Equip the Next Generation
In dependence upon God, we want to hold high the banner of biblical evangelism, influencing Christianity worldwide and raising up a new generation of godly leaders, so that the Church's commitment to evangelism will never die.