I worked this angle a lot, trying to get people and the columns of the Tom Green County Courthouse but I never got a shot as nice as some of the other photographers. The lighting at this moment was too harsh. There were some great photographers covering the hearing who produced amazing, artistic work. I think I left the artistic style behind and went more with a straight documentary approach, looking for content and moments. It’s a constant struggle for me, deciding between the two approaches.

Judge Barbara Walther arrived under heavy security, entering through the back door of the building.

Sam Brower, Brent Jeffs.

This was an interesting moment.

And when these ladies walked up, it seemed like more of the same. Until I looked closer:

Some kind of tag on their arm. These women must have been staying with their children in state custody and had been given the wristband as some kind of ID.