Basics

Channel:
Photography
Genres:
Glamour, Portrait - Environmental, Portrait - Studio, Wedding
Specialties:
maternity/birth/newborn weddings personality/lifestyle portraiture
Hometown:
Forest Park,GA

Biography

began as an apprentice to the only small town photographer in my area at 15.took over his studio at 18 after he had a crippling heart attack.the business was lost after his death and i could not get along with his talentless wannabe nephew.managed a mall Lifetouch studio for a couple years.started my own business and have moved 4 different places,always re-establish myself.love to take photos of someone's special day.

Styles

photojornalistic,lifestyle event photography and environmental portraits

Creative Tools Used

Canon EOS Elan 7E,Nikon D300

Techniques

I often use a reflector,always use a polarizing filter.Am currently experimenting with layered filters and longer exposure times near dark .Will be posting some of these soon.

Achievements

have won a few ribbons locally and up to the state level.plan to enter more competitions with a broader scope.

Exhibitions

South Carolina State Fair
Coastal Carolina Fair
Beaufort Art Association-annually
Photography Club of Beaufort-biannually
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Healing Arts Exhibition

Specialties

maternity/birth/newborn
weddings
personality/lifestyle portraiture

Inspirations

Annie Liebovitz,Anne Geddes,Maria and John from vh1 the shot...