About Us Debbie, together with her husband, Mark, owns Pure Photography. Mark is employed at Abilene Christian University in the Department of Mathematics. They are members of Highland Church of Christ in Abilene. Debbie grew up in Graham, Texas and met Mark at A&M Church of Christ. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in August 2004. “My love for photography began in May 1982 with the birth of our daughter, Katie and continued into July 1985 with the birth of our son, Will. Who doesn’t love taking pictures of their kids?” Debbie and her family moved from Abilene to Temple, Texas and lived there for sixteen years and during that time, she worked for Sue Steakley Stearns, Master Photographer. “Sue continues to be my mentor and friend!” “My main hobby for the past several years has been scrapbooking. What a perfect combination…photography and scrapbooking!” Debbie and her family moved back to Abilene in the summer of 2003 with an empty nest. “I prayed for God’s direction with how to use my time and doors started opening for me to continue taking pictures! So, with the support of my husband, kids and wonderful friends…..Pure Photography was born!” “I love taking pictures! Families, children, babies, seniors, weddings, brides, you name it! My philosophy is “capture the moment and preserve it forever!” Debbie is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Texas Professional Photographers Association.