Portraits
Good portraits are about creating a comfortable and fun environment where people feel at ease in front of the camera.
Weddings
Weddings are as unique and special as the people getting married, wedding photography should be too.
Family
Whether it’s a momentous occasion, or staying in touch, a record of your family brings joy for years to come.
“Look for the emotion…”
Throughout my life and career as a photographer, I think the greatest joys have been from the connections I’ve made with people, and the glimpses into their lives photography has given me.
I first picked up a camera when I was 19. Over three decades later I still haven’t put it down.
I started out as a newspaper photojournalist in Texas. I saw tragedies, victories, big and small events that changed peoples lives. In every instance I tried to follow my teacher’s advice; “look for the emotion.”
Today I work as a freelance photographer in the Willamette Valley. And I still hold that as the best advice I’ve ever gotten for making photos that have lasting value and meaning.
I like people, in all flavors, and learning about what makes them who they are. I aways strive to create an environment that is relaxed, open, and fun. My goal is never to fit people into boxes, but rather to use my skills to create images that are uniquely their own.