One of the most incredible couples I have worked with to date! I love it when a client is so excited for their session. They were full of encouragement from the second I met them. I wanted to make sure they were more than happy with their photos. So we set off for the Cotton Mill on a cold rainy day. Their mood and connection with each other was so passionate and so real! Jesse and I will be ready to dominate at their wedding in a month!

As a photographer, it can be difficult to discover the kind of image that you want to define your business. I went through so many changes through the year and had a difficult time discovering what my footprint would look like in this industry. Towards the end of the year, I met with my friend Erik, who saw how lost I felt. He told me to find my passion, show what I wanted to shoot, and get branded. I am happy to say that I have done, and am doing those things. I am beyond happy about it!

In November, I met with Mike from Kharmik, and we began the process of branding my business. He is excellent at what he does. I told him who I am and what I’m about. We quickly found something that would end up representing me through my business. I come from a completely broken past which God redeemed and restored. Although I was abused and neglected as a child, my dad fought for me, sacrificed for me, helped me become the man I am today and led me to my Savior who would ultimately strengthen and save me from a difficult past. I wanted to understand why things were the way they were. I wanted to be saved. God would save me, and I live today to tell the world about it.

So to make a LONG story short, after we threw “Ray” of light on the table we discovered a symbol of hope; a lighthouse. It stuck like glue. I live to be a light in this dark world and I want that to resonate within the borders of my business.

I consider myself a lifestyle photographer. I will primarily be shooting high school seniors and weddings. I also hope to find myself traveling to another country this year to show what goes on outside of what we know and how we live. Documenting what life looks like for those who live with a lot of hope and much joy with such limited resources.

So after rambling way more than usual, my new brand is the start of my updates and changes. Look for a new portfolio site, new client sites, better ordering process, sample albums, and PHOTOS! Here is a preview…

The holidays are wonderful, but I always seem to come back to twice as much work. I have been working around the clock to get as much done as possible. I have been editing like a machine! My eyes are killing me from looking at a computer screen so I went out to play with this big puppy. This is what a 175lb puppy with BIG teeth looks like running towards you…