Professional Bio
Awards and Recognition
2024 The International Portrait Masters Print Competition - Self Portrait Category:
Gold Merit
2024 The International Portrait Masters Print Competition - Self Portrait Category:
Bronze
2023 Self Portraits on Fire : Curator’s Choice
2017 Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s International Print Competition : Silver Print 1
2017 Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s International Print Competition : Silver Print 2
2016 Times Herald Feature : Blue Water Area Instagram Photographers to Follow
Exhibitions
2024 Group Exhibit : Higher Art Gallery - Traverse City, Michigan
Commercial Photography Work
Worth Avenue Yachts : Italy Sea and Land Excursion Marketing Images
Villa Ardore : Italy and Sea Land Excursion Marketing Images
Bartlett Arborist Supply : Catalog and Website Images
Teufelberger : International Commercial Images
Port Huron Hospital : Breast Cancer Survivors Campaign
Archangel Ancient Tree Archive : Save the Endangered Ancient Redwoods Expedition
Arborjet : Preserving Ash Trees Expedition
Workshops / Speaking Events
Hosted : Dark Beauty Photography and Portfolio Builder Workshop
Speaker : Wisconsin Arborist Association - Redwoods Expedition Photo Tour
Speaker : Paul Mitchell School - Knowing Your Worth
Education
2005 - 2007: 1 1/2 years at St. Clair County Community College enrolled in their Art Program
2010 - Current: self taught through countless hours with books, YouTube videos, podcasts, and trial and error on Photography and Business
2013 - Current: Countless in person and online workshops, courses, and conferences from Industry Leaders on all things Photography and Business
2021: Professional Life Coach Certification
Current Studies: Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification