the
creative
vision
of
ARTIST
Filmmaker
PHOTOGRAPHER
FILMMAKER
Customized videos that capture intimate stories that yearn to be told
PHOTOGRAPHER
Images of places and things most often found on outdoor adventures
there is a time and a place for everything
so now I’m ready to tell
my story
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2024
2025
it all started when…
a covert creative walks into an art gallery in Beaver Creek, CO and says to himself “hey, I want to learn how to do this”
buy a bunch of paint | build a 2x4 easel | lots of practice lots of failures a lot
invest a bunch of art books and dvds on painting | searching for “secrets” that don’t exist | this is really hard!!!
attend first “plein aire” painting workshop | DISASTER | instructor not very encouraging | did I say this was really hard? | dig deeper and keep learning
Lori gives me first DSLR camera | new format to learn | keep creating | interesting to see how much crossover there is in fundamentals | seeing progress!!
first large painting - we bought a fine art print but I decided to paint it instead | it is still over our bed
need to create something new | want to paint larger | buy more supplies and build my own counterweight easel | still use it today!!
attracting clients | gaining momentum | finally feeling growth where ambition approaches ability
pandemic hits | “day job” excessively demanding | creativity takes back seat to life | vicious loop: fatigue to no creativity to frustration to more fatigue
new venture | invest in video equipment | learning new format, yet again | gaining momentum back | developing interest in combining multiple visual formats
comfortable releasing full range of authentic visual media into world | rebrand web presence | time to tell my story and help others do the same!!
it all started when…
I walked into an art gallery in Beaver Creek, CO and told myself I wanted to learn how to paint the landscape
lots of practice | lots of failures
2012
2013
Invested in art instruction books and several painting tutorial dvds | built my first easel
2014
2015
Lori gave me my first camera
2016
bought a fine art print but decided to paint it instead | it still hangs over our bed
2017
built my second easel - a large format counterweight model
2019
attracting clients | ambition starts to approach ability | momentum
2020
pandemic hits | creativity takes backseat to excessive pressures of “day job”
2024
invest in video equipment | new creative outlet to learn | momentum surge
2025
rebrand web presence |
time to tell my story!
I’m based in central north carolina
… but I’ll travel anywhere for a good story
The thing I love most about the creative process is the act of making something tangible. Holding a piece of art, observing a compelling photograph, or being immersed in the story on screen allows the viewer to interact with an intimate piece of the artist. There is great vulnerability in that process; however, the reward of genuine expression received in its most authentic way will forever motivate me to continue being expressive in ways that make me whole.
More generally, though, I find great joy being curious about something then figuring out how to do it. Just try! I find excitement in that process and fill my life with these elements and opportunities to explore. Being motivated by intrepid self-study is a constant theme in my life. It’s my natural side.
confessions of randomness
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Led Zeppelin IV, U2 Joshua Tree, Bruce Springsteen Born To Run, Beastie Boys Licensed To Ill, Pearl Jam Ten
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Random song lyrics, especially from my youth
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Anytime O.A.R. is playing
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Toss up: photo tour to capture northern lights or see a favorite band at Red Rocks
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Finding my wife in the middle of a major stroke (that she has thankfully fully recovered from)
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Many years ago, I was a residential construction project manager. Yeah, I built houses, including the one Lori and I still live in. I enjoyed the process of making something tangible, but also putting in “sweat equity” on many of the trades.
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First I ever saw in theater: ET
Favorite: Shawshank Redemption
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Pat Conroy, hands down
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The menu would only include smoked brisket and pork, mac & cheese, and carrot cake (all house specialties)
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Almost literally ran into Robin Thicke at LAX airport - I didn’t even know it was him at first
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Colorado fall yellow aspen trees, Yellowstone Lower Falls, Southern California coastline sunset, Ireland Cliffs of Moher, Germany Heidelberg Castle at night, Grand Canyon/Sedona
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Nearly anything - but to point out a variety of genres, here are artists I’d listen to anything from : Gregory Alan Isakov, OAR, Led Zeppelin, Angles & Airwaves, Chris Stapleton, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Dave Matthews, heck, even add in Adele
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Love a good bourbon (and am willing to barter for it!)
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Anything with the caveat I realized I’m not a very good athlete long ago - I wish I was a better golfer
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Cal Ripken, Jr.
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Was on a plane with my wife and newborn son en route to San Antonio at the exact moment of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks - we were forced to divert to Houston where we were met with utter chaos
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Rode olympic bobsled in Park City, UT
Make yours come true.
i’m a dreamer
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one...”
Lori and I are proud parents of two young men. When they were infants, we decorated the nursery with the Imagine theme. She gave me the print above to commemorate our family. It hangs on the wall next to my easel.
