introduction

• i'm a professional photographer and artist in fort worth, texas specializing in inventional portraiture – an edgy brand of cinematic, role-play imagery akin to movie posters and book covers (learn more)

• my background as a creative in the film, television, music, and audio industries provides a well-rounded pallet of technical skills, artistic insight, and practical experience from which to draw for my preferred medium, photography

• my distinctive style of portraiture combines creative lighting and narrative elements to produce evocative and striking imagery for both commercial and personal clients

artistry

• as an artist, i’m compelled to craft dynamic photos that are both aesthetically unique and technically exceptional

• my inventional shoots are productions with extensive r&d, elaborate sets, props, and costuming, and i treat every frame with equally high levels of originality and proficiency

• at a time when pictures are being produced and displayed daily more than any other time in history, my clients’ photos stand out above others

origins

• i started in film photography as a child and initially aspired to be a wildlife photographer

• my affinities for movies, storytelling, and dramatic lighting ultimately directed me to cinematic portraiture

• my main inspiration was my childhood kodak viewmaster, and the vibrancy and dimensionality of the viewmaster slides are apparent in my work today

connection

• as an expert portraitist, i opt to work with clients whose ambitions are aligned with my brand of services and creations

• i approach each project with an outgoing texan charisma

• my clients are consistently thrilled with their final images and delighted by the experience of working together

• i welcome the opportunity to connect with new clients, find their stories, and together, create the moment

• please visit my contact page for connection details

travel

• i have extensive travel and location experience

• i offer total portability for professional, studio-quality lighting on location

• i'm available and documented for both domestic and international assignments

• i’m appropriately insured and licensed for business

current projects

• on the darker side of life™ is my series of moody, filmic portraits exploring the darker side of human folly

sentiment

• i love the creative and technical duality of photography

• my images convey a similar dichotomy – capturing the beauty in simplicity and the fascination in the ordinary

• photography lets me see the everyday in a different way, and i aspire to share that vision with others

affiliations

• professional photographers of america

• nikon professional services

inspirations

• kodak viewmaster

• annie leibovitz

• lady gaga

personal info

• i’m a 6-foot tall, tree-hugging jeep owner, budding steampunk, and wannabe action hero, with bohemian style and a great sense of humor

• despite my busy schedule, you can often find me mountain biking, woodworking, or on the sofa in front of the tv catching up on hgtv or some good sci-fi while being crushed under the weight of my 80-pound lap dog