Little did I know as the year began that 2019 would become my most successful year as a commercial photographer, now well into my 10th year in business. I’m surprised and grateful. As always to my amazing clients, consultants and … Read More
Return to Texas
2019 has been bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Go ahead, try getting Gwen Stefani unstuck from your head, I dare you. I’ve returned to my old stomping grounds in Texas twice this year and likely will have at least two more visits before … Read More
The Dallas area – In Between Work
I recently returned to Dallas-Ft. Worth area on assignment and meeting several potential clients. Travel to Texas coincided with my birthday, so I carved a few spare hours to shoot for fun. With my handy 35mm Fuji in tow, the … Read More
2016 in review
2016 was quite an interesting year. Business kept trucking along, I traveled extensively on assignment, and I had my first gallery showing in three years. Below is a sampling of 2016, have a great holiday and happy new year! Yesterday's … Read More
Three Midwest cities
Assignments took me into the midwest this summer, but I’m not here to talk about that – instead I’ll further share things that interested me in between working. Cities I’ll focus on are Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville. Ready? INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA … Read More
2015 in Review
2015 was one of more personally interesting years as I’ve struggled with several health issues, so the focus of my photography was much different than previous years – less time “for fun” stuff with most of my remaining energy dedicated … Read More
My San Francisco Experience in 68,000 Words
I recently spent time in San Francisco doing an architectural and urban study, with side trips trips in Oakland and Sausalito. Since I’m too exhausted for a proper blog, I’ll liberally borrow the adage “A Picture is a Thousand” words … Read More
Winter Wanderings
With spring arriving, these are the last winter wanderings I had through North & South Carolina as well as Virginia. For many personal reasons I didn’t get out as much as desired, but enough to scratch the photography itch. I’m … Read More
2014 in review – WHHEWWWWWW!
2014 WAS INSANE! The assignments came pouring in as business literally doubled and work took me between North Carolina and Oklahoma. Personal photographs were challenging to come by but I managed to sneak in what I could during travel and … Read More
“Do you get to have any fun?”
There’s been frenetic years but this is by far the busiest I’ve ever had in the five years since establishing my company. The question I most asked is “Do you get to have fun?” It makes me a tad uncomfortable … Read More
Spare Photos in Spare Time
I had been traveling relatively often on assignment but had still managed to capture spare photos here and there. These images were taken across four states in a matter of two weeks. NORTH CAROLINA It was a Saturday and I … Read More
Back in Pittsburgh
Phew! Talk about a delay in blogs. In May I flew to Pittsburgh to check out the nearby Carrie Furnaces (totally awesome) but stayed a couple days extra to target certain locations in downtown. Since my first visit in 2009, … Read More
2013 in review – and it’s not over yet.
What a wonderful 2013 – though I didn’t travel to as many locations nor have as much time, I got to see so much more before me. You know you’ve taken too many photos when featuring your 60 favorite images … Read More
North Carolina Vernacular
Tripping through North Carolina countryside has become one of my favorite (and slightly scary) things to do, especially since I started shooting pictures 10 years ago. I had a free weekend off so spent an afternoon checking out local rural … Read More
Abandoned Pennsylvania – Dust to Dust
Beach vacations are for sissies. This is part four of a recent series of blogs detailing recent vacation travel, focusing on the specific area surrounding Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Before we get started, some pimping of previous blogs in the series: Part … Read More
On the road in May 2013: These are the breaks
When I have a bunch of professional and art photography commitments, particularly when traveling it can be difficult to catch a break, so I catch them on the road with my camera. Since turning pro, my efficiency in capturing photos … Read More
North Carolina UrbEx – Statesville thru Salisbury
Since vacation time will be rare the next couple of years and after all I -do- live in North Carolina, I’ve decided to make a conscious effort to see and photograph more of the state. Therefore you’ll start seeing an … Read More
Behind the Image – One Chicago Moment
Photography does not need to be mere documentation that concludes a series of transpired events and it’s certainly much more than depressing the shutter and reflecting exactly what’s in plain sight. It’s an artistic craft that often requires patience, anticipation, and design. We really do “paint with light”.
2012 in review!
Thank you so much to everyone for making 2012 a fruitful, successful year. I’m truly blessed to have the best clients and supporters that I could ever hope for, to get to see, partake, and share everything I’ve been able … Read More