About Me

I am a part-time professional specializing in music business photographs, and in outdoor location portraits of families, high school seniors and individuals. Music has been part of my life starting with my childhood years in Nashville, TN. Known as Music City USA, artists of every music genre go to Nashville to record albums or to play in the local music venues in hopes of being discovered. The years I spent in Nashville exposed me to many different types of music.

I currently reside in Columbia, Maryland. Columbia is conveniently located between Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, DC. These three cities offer many diverse music venues that host hundreds of regional, national, and international artists every year. Music for every taste is performed near me almost every night of the week, and I enjoy photographing them all.

My Goal

My goal with every photograph is to capture the personality and warmth of the subject, and to display them in the most flattering manner possible. Click the Portfolio links to see examples of my work. I regularly add fresh, exciting images.

Assignments and Licensing

All of my music photographs are available for editorial licensing. I maintain a detailed database of every photograph I take and will happily search my database for photographs of the artist you seek. Contact me directly to request a proof gallery and I will prepare one for you within 24 hours. If you need fresh photographs of an artist that is currently touring, ask me about a music photography assignment. My rates are fair and I can deliver what you need in a timely and professional manner. I require a signed contract with specific license terms prior to starting the assignment.

I also work directly with artists, record labels, publicists, and other music industry professionals. If you need high quality photographs for publicity, press kits, web site and album artwork, web site advertisement banners, business cards, merchandise, or any other purpose, contact me to discuss your specific requirements and I will provide you with a written estimate.

In addition to music, I also have a large collection of nature and wildlife photographs that I license for publication and offer in various printed forms.

Professional Affiliations

I am a member and/or proud supporter of the following professional organizations and online communities.

• American Society of Media Photographers - A professional media photographers organization.
• Editorial Photographers - A professional commercial and photojournalist photographers organization.
• Association of Music Writers and Photographers - A professional music photographers organization.
• Music Photographers Network - Founder of this online community of professional music photographers.
• Travel and Outdoor Photographers Alliance - A professional travel and outdoor photographers organization.
• North American Nature Photographers Association - A professional nature photographers organization.
• Travel Photographers Network - An online community of professional and amateur travel photographers.
• Nature Photographers Network - An online community of professional and amateur nature photographers.
• NatureScapes Network- An online community of professional and amateur nature photographers.

I am a passionate and active supporter of photographer's rights. I strive to educate fellow photographers whenever possible.