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About John

What do I love about photography? It's something I like to call creative freedom. Photography has been a journey for me. Ever since I received my first camera as a gift, a 35mm Olympus Trip, I knew I wanted to be a photographer. I remember being amazed at how I could capture and maneuver something as intangible as light. I loved being able to photograph something the way I saw it. Even as a photography student when I was told things had to be done a certain way, I could do the opposite and the result would be something completely different and unique. I could be as creative as I wanted to be.

My career began in the commercial field after I earned a degree in commercial photography. It wasn't until years later that I was asked to photograph a client's wedding. I accepted, somewhat reluctantly, but was surprised to find that photographing a wedding came very naturally to me. Being in the presence of so many kind and genuine people made the experience more fulfilling than I could have imagined.

Philosophy

My philosophy in regards to my work and photography in general is simple: keep things as real as possible. I can certainly appreciate what many people are now calling "photo illustrations", however, what I found most inspiring about photography to start with is the ability to capture every detail of a moment. I would describe my style as very natural and expressive. My goal is to convey a sense of life in photographs that truly reflects who you are - a thought, a mood, or an expression. If you can look at a photograph and feel what the subject was feeling, I have accomplished my goal. It's about capturing emotion through the lens and portraying them with my artistic vision. I don't feel the need to over-process images. A great image is great because of the moment it captures and the skill-set needed to capture it, not because of what's done to it afterwards. Simply stated, it's about telling your story through beautiful photographs.

Working with Me

I have a very relaxed style of shooting which allows me to capture images that are spontaneous and real. I love to see people laughing and having fun. There is absolutely no pressure which means less stress for you on your wedding day. My work is the result of a collaborative effort - more often than not I will give you a little bit of direction and then let the rest naturally fall into place. The outcome is a photojournalistic look that is vibrant and beautiful.

It is very important to me to build lasting relationships with my clients. I am committed to providing a level of quality, professionalism and personal service that will exceed your expectations.

Photography Achievements

John's work has been featured in publications including PhotoPlus in the UK and up! magazine in Canada. His commercial and architecture work have appeared on the covers of Casino Enterprise Management and Nashville Home and Garden. John has also been featured in Las Vegas Bride magazine as a wedding photography expert and won the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award in 2010.