My Experience
To the Exuberant and Exhausted Seekers of the Authentic,
When you entrust someone with the visual legacy of your most profound connection, you aren't just hiring a person with a camera; you are commissioning a lifetime of observation. You ask how deep my experience runs, and the answer is written in every shadow and grain of the frames I capture.
My journey did not begin with a business plan; it began with a spark of rebellion and a camera I "borrowed" without permission as a child. Since those early days of visual thievery, I have spent 15 years devoted entirely to the mastery of this craft.
The Architecture of a 15-Year Legacy
In an industry often cluttered with soulless mass photography—where quantity is king and the art is an afterthought—I have chosen a different path. My experience is built on the following pillars:
The Academic Foundation: I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), which provided the structural discipline to move beyond snapshots and into the realm of intentional representation. Get excellence in the camera-not depend on editing to fix trash.
The Study of the Forebears: I do not look to modern trends for inspiration; I study the masters. My eye has been trained by the high-contrast grit of Shomai Tomatsu, the soulful blacks of Anders Peterson, and the heart of Irving Penn.
Technical Versatility: My education was forged in the darkroom. I learned the intricate chemistry of film photography (both color and B&W) and the meticulous patience of alternative processes. This tactile history is what gives my digital work its "grit and glow"—it is a legacy of the physical world brought into the digital age.
The Discipline of the Veteran: As a US Army Veteran, I bring a level of focus and stillness to the chaotic energy of a Treasure Valley wedding that simply cannot be taught in a classroom.
Why My Experience is Your Advantage
I relentlessly practice this craft because, for me, weddings are not a factory line; they are a canvas.
I see the Action: Because I have spent 15 years behind the lens, I don't spray and pray. I wait for the deep breaths, the glints in the eye, and the subtle shifts in weight that signal a moment is about to manifest.
I Sculpt the Frame: My mastery of dodging and burning—a skill honed through alternative processes—allows me to guide your eye directly to the heart of the story, descending the distractions of the mundane into the shadows.
I am More than a Wedding Photographer: On the days I am not documenting a Nampa or Meridian celebration, I am in the streets, pushing the boundaries of my skills and honing my intuition. I shoot because I must, and that passion is what ensures your photos belong on a museum wall.
The Verdict for the Seekers
You aren't just hiring 15 years of technical knowledge; you are hiring a trained eye that knows how to turn your truth into art. Whether we are basking in the quiet available light of a Kuna sunset or capturing the cacophonous energy of a Boise reception, my experience ensures that your connection is the only thing that matters.