Phots & Words by Richard Roesler

October 27, 2022 - I received a message inquiring if I’d like to interview or photograph Houston native and Christian artist Tauren Wells who was stopping by Smart Financial Centre on his Joy in the Morning Tour.  After replying my interview skills are along the lines of “Do you like toast?” I indicated I would be interested in photos, all though I wasn’t sure I’d hear back.  You don’t sometimes, but it was an opportunity to photograph another Christian artist, my second and finally get to check out SFC.  There is some amazing music in the Christian artist category, they seek to reach a diverse group of musical tastes, same as main stream artist and some like Amy Grant, Lauren Daigle and others have cross over fans.

In route south to Sugarland I mentioned to my assistants that I’ve heard Tauren’s music on the radio, but was unsure of what his show might be like?  Wondering does he stand mainly center stage, traveling to the sides occasionally, what about the lighting?  The accompanying acts of Aaron Cole and Lakewood Music did offer up some insight, however once Tauren and the accompanying dancers and band took stage.  It was non-stop and the lighting was intense, I wasn't sure if I covered 3 songs or more as there didn’t appear to be a break in the action on stage!  Finally at the first actual stopping of the dancing and lighting I figured I better stop.  Thanks to Tauren Wells and management for allowing me to cover the show! (more images coming)

Till next time 

Richard