What cameras do you shoot with?
I shoot with mostly Canon equipment. I shoot both film and digital. I shot only film until about 2006 when I finally broke down and bought a digital SLR just because of client requests for digital files. I personally prefer the look and feel of film but realize that there is a trade off in costs by shooting that way. I now shoot in the format (or formats) that work best to fulfill the needs of the images.

Do you only do color or can you do black and white too?
I shoot both. It depends on the use intended for the image and the needs of the client. If shooting digital I will shoot in color then edit the RAW files to create the monochrome image. If I am shooting film I will actually use B&W film.

Do you have a studio?
No, I don't currently own a studio but I do have access to one. I am in a photographers co-op and have access to a full studio with backdrops, lights and more. I frequently use a studio located in Angier but have access to studios in Fuquay and in Raleigh.

Where did you go to school for photography?
I did not. This is a hobby that turned into a profession. I received my first camera when I was 12 years old (late 1960s) and we realized within just a few short months that I was a better photographer than my father. I went through a lot of film and flashcubes with that camera. I also started buying books and magazines on photography and went through quite a bit of experimentation over the next decade or so and got good enough that people started asking me to do portraits for them.

Do you do Workshops/Seminars/Classes?
Yes I do. Back in 2001 I Founded the Arizona Shootout, an event that brings photographers and models from all over the country to Phoenix, AZ for a weekend of shooting, networking and training. I have also given classes both in the field and in studios. I have also lectured, talked, and instructed at conventions and other workshops throughout the midwest.

Who designed your website?
I did. I have been online since the early 1990s and have had quite a few websites and gone through plenty of designs and re-designs throughout the years. I prefer having the control and understanding what is happening with my site and want to make sure that it is unique and NOT just a template that is offered by some web hosting service. I want my site to reflect me, not the service hosting it. If there is something you like, or don't like about my website I would love to hear about it. Click Here.