My passion for color and design started as a child. I was fascinated by the colors and intricate patterns in nature. Sea shells, feathers, pinecones, rocks...all were an intriguing array of rhythm, pattern and color, and I added each newfound treasure to my "collections".

 

My love of color and patterns eventually led to a degree in graphic design, and after a few learn-the-ropes creative jobs, I launched my career as a self-employed graphic designer. Although my degree included courses in photography, and I enjoyed creating photos, it was the pre-digital age and I wasn't a fan of dark rooms and chemicals. When digital arrived, I quickly left my old 35mm film Nikon behind for my first digital camera and became a dedicated photo hobbyist.

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Meantime, since many of my design projects involved commercial photography, I had the opportunity to work with, watch and learn from some of the best photographers in the Triad. When I decided to make  a career "side trip" as a licensed real estate broker, I continued to broaden my photography skills by shooting commercial and residential properties for clients and brokers. 

A number of  years, a variety of cameras, and hundreds of projects later, now photography has become an integral part of my professional life.

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Lifestyle portraits and events are my main focus. I love capturing the many moods and expressions of people as they interact with their surroundings and other people. When I'm not capturing smiles, I still love "collecting" color, pattern, and detail in nature, landscape, still life and macro photography.

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Check out my portfolio. Enjoy the site. Feel free to comment or connect with me if you're looking for professional photos of your children, family, business or social events.

 

Note:  I plan to add an online shop where you can purchase & download digital images, so stay tuned!