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It was around 3:30 or 4:00 AM as our ship slowly moved through the stillness of Glacier Bay, Alaska. The world was hushed, wrapped in soft blue and violet light. The waters were perfectly still, mirroring the towering, snow-capped mountains and low-hung mist like glass. It was the kind of beauty that feels sacred—unseen and unfelt in the rolling hills of Ohio where I live and work.
Read MoreSponsorships aren’t something I throw around lightly. Let’s be honest—running a small photography business, especially one rooted in fine art and storytelling, isn’t exactly a get-rich-quick operation. Every dollar I spend is intentional. Every investment has to mean something. And this? This means a lot.
Read MoreRewarded Moments was captured just after the birth of my sister’s second colt in May 2024. It was a calm, private exchange between horse and owner—a mare gently accepting treats from my sister as a reward for bringing new life into the world. No fanfare, no commotion. Just stillness, trust, and shared understanding between the two.
Read MoreFor the past 14 years, I’ve built a photography business centered around client work. Sessions booked, galleries delivered, moments captured for others. It’s been my bread and butter—paying the bills, building relationships, and carving out a space for myself as a trusted photographer in my community.
Read MoreI never thought submitting to 7 photography competitions in a single year was anything remarkable.
To me, it was simple:
I had images I believed in. I had the entry fees (barely, sometimes). So I entered.
We found ourselves near a longhorn cattle show, and among the animals was this striking young longhorn. Calm and composed, its posture carried a quiet dignity. The light fell just right, and I took only a handful of images—choosing not to shoot the event in its entirety, but instead to remain in the moment.
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