BIO

As an automotive artist, I combine my photographic skills, art and passion for cars. I retired in 2010 and started doing professional photography full-time, focusing on portraits and commercial photography. I earned my Master of Photography degree in 2018 and my Photographic Craftsman degree in 2020 from the Professional Photographers of America. 

After purchasing two Porsches, one for the street and one to race, I am focusing on automotive art. If your passion is cars, motorcycles, aviation or motorsports, we should talk. 

What I have learned through several life experiences is that if you want to be good at something you have to make a commitment, invest time & expenses and focus on your goal. I think that is true of everything in life when you want to excel.

I am actively involved with several photographic communities and have received numerous awards. I am currently the Chairman of the Board of the prestigious American Society of Photographers.

My first car was a 1969 Jaguar XKE with a British Racing Green exterior and black leather interior! Today, I have a 2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 in Carmine Red exterior and Expresso/Cognac interior. My race car is a 2016 Porsche GT4 Clubsport, the entry level factory built race car from Porsche.

My careers have included 19 years as a chemical engineer and corporate business manager, 12 years as a software solutions entrepreneur, 4 years as a financial planner and now 15 years as a professional photographer.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Since becoming a full-time professional photographer in 2010, I have received numerous awards and degrees.

• 2023 & 2019 – American Society of Photographers Elite Award for highest scoring image.

• 2020 – Professional Photographers of America - Photographic Craftsman Degree

• 2019 – International Photographic Competition - Silver Medalist

• 2019 - Professional Photographers of South Carolina - Photographer of the Year

• 2018 – Professional Photographers of America - Master of Photography Degree

• 2018 – Professional Photographers of America - National Award for service to professional photography

• 2018 – Professional Photographers of South Carolina - Fellow

• 2017 – International Photographic Competition - Bronze Medalist

• 2011 – PPA - Certified Professional Photographer