Deep in Ohio's Appalachian foothills lies a string of small communities seemingly forgotten by time. Villages like Shawnee, Haydenville, and New Straightsville, just a little over an hour outside of Columbus, feel like they are another world away.
Read MoreI had the honor of photographing Miss Deva Station - the current Miss Gay America - for the Cover of 614 Magazine's Pride issue.
Read MoreAs warm weather returns, so too do flowers, foliage, and the Columbus Flea!
Read MoreI met Greg and Hayden during a brief hike at Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas. I saw them just off the trail, traversing a section of rocks and crags with their RC trucks.
Read MoreAs someone who left a stable job to follow my passion as a freelance photographer, I find inspiration in anyone who pursues their passion - especially when it involves getting thrown around the ring in front of a live audience by another grown man.
Read MoreInspired by icy, frosted windows, my love of all things ethereal and mysterious, and the work of Columbus-based artist Ann Hamilton, these portraits are an ethereal homage to Ohio’s long winter months.
Read MoreTaking portraits of strangers is one of the most rewarding aspects of photography for me. The process can be intimidating but that's part of its attraction. Getting outside of my comfort zone is the best way to grow, as a person, and as a photographer.
Read MoreI worked with Maren, and the Rowe team on their Holiday Lookbook.The moody, decadent images highlight the rich colors and textures of their seasonal offerings.
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Read MoreEarlier this year, much of the continental United States was treated to a rare solar eclipse. I made the drive from Columbus, Ohio to Southern Illinois where totality was longer than anywhere else in the country. The six and a half hour drive and the adventure that followed was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Witnessing the surreal shift in light as the moon passed in front of the sun was unlike anything I've seen before.
Read MoreArt Outside the Lines, an art studio operated by adults with disabilities. I had the pleasure of meeting its many artists and photographing them for 614 Magazine and the passion, joy, and creativity of its artists was infectious and inspiring.
Read MoreA few weeks back, Apple reached out to me to include several of my images in their #shotoniphone campaign on Instagram
Read MoreBrandon Gerald, aka Presto is a Columbus-based magician who is redefining people's perception of magic, one trick at a time.
Read MoreI had the honor of photographing George E. Smith, a Vietnam Veteran and former Prisoner of War for 614 Magazine.
The Vietnam War has resurfaced in the American consciousness lately thanks in large part to the documentary by Ken Burns.
The documentary tells the story of the Vietnam War through the experiences of everyday soldiers on both sides, eschewing pundits, talking heads, and politicians. In doing so, it offers viewers an opportunity to see something they thought they understood in a completely new way.
I had a similar experience while talking to and photographing George.
Read MoreVada Azeem is a modern day Renaissance Man - Author, Illustrator, Musician - the man wears many hats.
His first book, "The Boy Who Tried to Touch the Sun" which he wrote and illustrated was released in October. The launch included a reading at the Columbus Museum of Art as well as articles in several local publications. Read more about Vada, his non-traditional path to become a children's book author, and see some of my images for the story at 614 Magazine.
Read MoreWhile most of my professional jobs are shot on a DSLR, many of the images on my Instagram account are taken with my iPhone.
Why?
Because I always have it with me, and for most photos, its perfectly adequate. To elevate those images from adequate to exceptional, try one of these apps.
Read MoreEvery year, people flood the small town of Circleville, Ohio to see some of the largest pumpkins in the world and eat some pumpkin flavored treats. This year I made the trip to Circleville, not to take photos of the pumpkins, but to document the people who work at and attend the show - and maybe eat a couple pumpkin flavored donuts...
Read MoreI just love the Columbus Flea.
So, when Queen Flea Nikki gave me the go ahead to set up my mobile photo studio and snap some portraits, I was pretty excited.
Read MoreThe push and pull of two opposite but interdependent elements and the emotions they evoke.
Read MoreUtah is one of those places that seems unreal in photos. The rocky, red canyon cliffs create an otherworldly landscape that feels more like Mars than Earth.
If you think its surreal in photos though, you should see it in person.
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