I'm a professional wedding photographer on Florida's Emerald Coast commissioned to create fine art documentary work admired for its quality and beauty.

I live in Panama City Beach and photograph weddings principally in Bay and South Walton counties. Some of the locations and venues include Scenic 30A, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Seaside, Destin, Seacreast, Watersound, Carillon, Sandestin, Watercolor, Edgewater, Hilton, Emerald Grande, and Shark's Tooth.

I think that weddings are one of the many social ceremonies that serve to create meaning in our lives.

A couple bonded in love offer a public display of their commitment, and their guests serve as witnesses to the ceremony and participants in the celebration.

As a photographer, I strive to tell the story of this event with creative images; this goal defines the essence of the artistic documentary approach. I combine advanced principles and techniques of both photojournalism and the visual arts to create for you a comprehensive, cohesive, and meaningful photo essay of beautiful quality pictures.

I enjoy getting to know the people that I photograph. I present the following so you can know more about me:

I grew up on a family farm with 200 head of cattle; played trombone in the high school band; worked as a farm hand, roofer, pipe fitter, and textile factory mechanic; served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman with the Marine Corps; earned a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Information Studies.

I married a woman with a beautiful mind and heart. I ride fast motorcycles and wear protective gear; love good books, music, movies, and food; have fun playing sports; and believe in hard work and the golden rule.

Do I have peer recognition?

I'm an international award-winning photographer and alumnus of the Foundation Workshop, a rigorous training ground for mastering the art of wedding photojournalism. And I'm a member of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers. As stated by the ISPWP, "when you hire an ISPWP Photographer, you are hiring a talented veteran with a track record, peer recognition, and a passion for creating heirloom images of your wedding."

Where was I born?

I was born in Gainesville, Florida. My maternal and paternal grandparents moved to Florida from Mayfield, Kentucky and Greensboro, Georgia respectively.

How long have I been taking pictures?

One of my favorite activities as a kid was taking polaroids of our daredevil crop duster as he flew sideways between pine trees, did hammerhead stalls, and skimmed straight across the fields just feet from ground. I shot my first wedding in 1990. I've learned quite a bit since then.

What makes a good picture?

A good picture is captured in a camera by a photographer and may exhibit any of the following attributes: a good picture is properly exposed, reflects sophisticated composition, makes use of visual artistic devices, captures peak action, tells a story, evokes thought and feeling, creates meaning, and communicates timeless and universal themes. The more of these characteristics packed into a picture, the better it will be!

I think that life deserves good pictures. And I enjoy making them for clients.

Contact me today to determine availability and discuss how I can meet your unique needs.