What Can I Do For You?

What have I done for others? As a wedding photographer I have shot engagement pictures in the studio and on location, pre and post wedding ceremony activities including the bride preparing for her special day and the reception festivities and, of course, the wedding ceremony events. My contract has an extensive list of the types of wedding images most desired by clients and I make all the necessary arrangements for on location photo shoots including contacting city officials or managers, making appointments, and obtaining location site permits when needed. I have prepared photo shoots on the beach, in the park, at clients’ homes, that special someplace that makes them feel, well, special, and regardless of the location, I am there to make your photos the ones you will be delighted with for years.

Sometimes photo shoots require the photographer to be on site very early in the morning, such as the bride preparing for her special day, and stamina throughout the evening, as with the wedding reception activities. I am an early riser so no time is too early for me to be on site to capture those special moments and, when I am shooting, I am filled with energy, so no time is too late for me to continue capturing those extraordinary events. One of my favorite “photo ops” is the reception when everyone tends to be more of themselves. My photojournalistic instincts kick in allowing me to capture those special moments when guests truly express themselves. This is also the perfect opportunity for me to capture photo narratives - a series of shots that tell a story which happen only once in a lifetime, but in pictures, will fill a lifetime with wonderful memories.

Portrait photography is another area I have studied and shot quite extensively. Whether it is a family portrait or “head shots” for up and coming actors, portrait photography is always as unique as the individuals involved. I strive to create an interactive environment where the essential elements, the person or persons being photographed, the physical environment, and me, the photographer, work together to capture the essence of my subject for my clientele.

Advertising photography is a field of photography I am relatively new to, but as I have had the pleasure of having several opportunities to explore this area, I find it is not unlike the areas I have formally studied. Advertising photography, I find, is a combination of portraiture, photojournalism and architectural photography. Taking into consideration my clients’ needs, whether it is a friendly face welcoming guests to their family restaurant, an inspiring shot of their place of business or the ever-so-prevalent CEO portrait, I draw on my technical and personal skills to fulfill my client’s needs.

In the last couple of years I have had the wonderful experience of being able to traveled extensively and photograph many special moments and places. I invite you to take a look at my Photojournalism page to get an idea of how I view my surroundings.