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I made my first photographs as a kid in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kodachrome helped me tell the stories of my teen years; friends, water skiing, skateboarding, surfing in Santa Cruz.
Once in a local bookstore I came across the first edition of a "source book" for photographers and was captivated by the Advertising photography. That book started me on a path that later led to my studies and graduation from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara California, with a BA degree in Advertising/Illustration Photography.
From there I sought out the best and brightest commercial photographers. I put all my energy into assisting them and learning everything I could. I worked with some of the best photographers in the business, from California to Atlanta to New York. They are still my heros and friends.
I am grateful to the Mentors; the photographers, colleagues, and later, the art directors, designers, and creative directors, the small business owners, and marketing teams that took a chance on me and gave me the opportunities to rise.
I have learned that it’s really all about people, …collaboration, trust, reliability, and relationships. For me the best thing about this work is meeting people and getting a chance to see what they do, how they work, who they are, and how good they are at what they do… whether it’s for a day on a shoot at a job site, or over years of working on projects together.
Doing your best in any situation, caring about the outcome, finding solutions to challenging projects, creating something good, making striking images, and telling stories, These are what guide and drive me.
My clients are Regional and Global Companies, Ad Agencies and Design Firms. I take pride in my work and believe in doing what's right, valuing relationships and delivering the best work and photographic solutions. Most of my clients would say that i've become a valuable part of their teams and have helped them tell the stories of their companies, their products and services. I put my heart and soul into every project.
I've been at this a while now, producing and shooting jobs professionally since 1995. I can't believe how the time has flown by.
Since 2019 I've included aerial photography to my repertoire. I’m an FAA Certified UAS Remote Pilot. (Commercial drone pilot.)