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Chasing Light & Stories

There's something magical about capturing a moment in time. For me, it started with a borrowed SLR Camera and eight rolls of unexposed film, cramped in the back seat of my family's car as we crossed America. I was fourteen, and those five weeks changed how I saw the world through a lens forever.

Those first eight rolls of film taught me more than just composition and lighting – they taught me patience. Each frame was precious, each click of the shutter had to be a conscious decision. Without the luxury of instant playback, I learned to trust my instincts and wait for the right moment.

Finding My Eye

Every photographer has their origin story. Mine began with that summer road trip, followed by what felt like an eternal wait for those prints to come back from development. I was like a kid at Christmas - some shots were terrible, some were lucky accidents, and a few... a few were pure magic.

That mix of anticipation and discovery never really leaves you. Even now, with instant digital previews and drone footage, I still consider it one of the better parts of life, waiting for gigabits of raw photos to offload to my editing rig when I know I've captured something special.

From Screen to Sky

Life has a way of leading you down unexpected paths. My journey took me through broadcast television, film production, and deep into coding and information technology. Working in broadcast taught me about timing and movement. Film production showed me the power of composition and light. IT? Well, that prepared me for the technical revolution in photography that was coming.

In 2017, I added another dimension to my photography - literally. Getting my FAA drone license opened up entirely new perspectives on familiar landscapes. There's something incredible about seeing Wilmington's coastline from above or discovering hidden patterns in our city's historic architecture that are invisible from the ground.

What Catches My Eye

I do a lot of commercial work (I'll link to a bunch of it below), this space is where I share the shots that I like. The personal ones. The moments that stop me in my tracks, and the views that remind me why I fell in love with photography in the first place.

While this site showcases my personal work, I'm always open to collaborating on interesting projects. Whether you're a fellow photographer looking for coverage on a project, or you're working on something that needs a different perspective, I'd love to hear from you.

My commercial credits include work with filmmakers, resort mangers, real estate brokers, custom home builders, short term rental managers, church congregations, non profit groups, and my neighbor Matt who asked me to inspect his roof after a storm. Matt only paid in beer. That is still payment for a service, so it goes in the commercial list of sessions.