I’m a versatile freelance photographer and cinematographer based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and I love creating authentic images of people in their element—whether they’re working or playing. I’m known for making striking photos on location while maximizing available light and producing exceptional quality even with minimal resources. I’ve supported brand visibility for organizations across many industries by delivering custom, tailored visual content that resonates with today’s market. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me taking care of my weekend garden, geeking out over weather, or cheering on football—plus I’m a proud father to my 22-year-old daughter, Lucia, whose name means “light.”…

I’m a versatile freelance photographer and cinematographer based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and I love creating authentic images of people in their element—whether they’re working or playing. I’m known for making striking photos on location while maximizing available light and producing exceptional quality even with minimal resources. I’ve supported brand visibility for organizations across many industries by delivering custom, tailored visual content that resonates with today’s market. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me taking care of my weekend garden, geeking out over weather, or cheering on football—plus I’m a proud father to my 22-year-old daughter, Lucia, whose name means “light.”…

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I’m a versatile freelance photographer and cinematographer based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and I love creating authentic images of people in their element—whether they’re working or playing. I’m known for making striking photos on location while maximizing available light and producing exceptional quality even with minimal resources.

I’ve supported brand visibility for organizations across many industries by delivering custom, tailored visual content that resonates with today’s market. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me taking care of my weekend garden, geeking out over weather, or cheering on football—plus I’m a proud father to my 22-year-old daughter, Lucia, whose name means “light.”

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Work Experience

Freelance Photographer
January 1, 1992 - Present
Create authentic, location-based photography featuring people working and playing, with a focus on maximizing available light and delivering exceptional quality using minimal resources. Provide custom-tailored visual content designed to elevate brand visibility across diverse industries. Maintain a keen eye for detail and adapt to different environments and subjects to consistently produce compelling images.
Freelance Photographer / Cinematographer
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2026
Specialize in creating authentic, on-location images of people at work or play. Elevate brand visibility for clients across diverse industries by delivering striking custom visual content tailored to modern audiences. Leverage a keen attention to detail and a strong ability to maximize available light for exceptional quality with minimal resources. Experience with high-profile public service, corporate, travel/tourism, and conservation-focused clients, producing visuals that support marketing, outreach, and storytelling goals. Also works in motion-image roles, including cinematography/director of photography for short film projects that have received festival recognition.
Freelance Photographer (Brand & Location Photography)
January 1, 1992 - Present
Create custom-tailored, authentic images of people at work or play for brand visibility across diverse industries. Known for leveraging available light and maintaining exceptional image quality even with minimal resources, while paying close attention to detail. Work includes on-location photography that resonates with today’s market, supporting campaigns, organizations, and publications through compelling visual storytelling.

Education

Portfolio Center ~ Photography Graduate at Portfolio Center
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Communication Arts (studies) at East Carolina University
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
Associates Degree at Chowan College
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Work featured in Communication Arts, The One Show, Graphis, Print, Archive, Addy Awards
January 1, 1992 - September 8, 2026
Festival recognition for short film “Any Given Morning” (Cucalorus, Rincon International Film Festival “Crowd Favorite”, Huntington Beach Independent Film Festival “Best Documentary”)
January 1, 1992 - September 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Government, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing