THE STORY BEHIND THE LENS

Creating Images That Matter

Photography has never been about cameras for me. It has always been about people.

For more than 35 years, I’ve had the privilege of standing where history, humanity, and hope intersect. My foundation as an award-winning photojournalist, covering some of the world’s most significant events, shaped the storytelling approach I bring to every assignment today. Whether documenting history, creating commercial campaigns, or photographing moments that inspire hope, I have always believed that the most powerful photographs aren’t simply seen—they’re felt.

My career began in newspaper photojournalism, where every assignment started with one question: What’s the story? Covering everything from the Olympic Games, Super Bowls, World Series, presidential campaigns, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the Second Gulf War taught me to recognize moments before they disappeared, earn trust quickly, and tell authentic stories under extraordinary pressure. Those lessons became the foundation of everything I would create throughout my career.

As my journey evolved, I discovered that storytelling wasn’t limited to newspapers. Every company has a story to tell. Every nonprofit has a mission worth sharing. Every organization wants people to understand not only what they do, but why it matters. That realization led me into commercial photography, where I found a new purpose—helping organizations strengthen their brands, communicate their mission, and connect with people through authentic visual storytelling.

That journey eventually led me to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where I discovered the most meaningful work of my career. Every photograph has the opportunity to inspire hope, honor courage, celebrate generosity, and remind the world why its mission matters. Few photographers have the privilege of knowing that a single image can help change a life. It is a responsibility I carry with gratitude every time I step behind the camera.

As you explore my website, you’ll notice that my portfolio represents only a small chapter of my career. After losing more than 50 terabytes of archived photography, much of the work that documented three decades behind the camera disappeared. While those photographs are gone, the experience, relationships, and lessons they represent remain with me. They continue to shape every decision I make, every client I serve, and every story I have the privilege to tell.

Today, I see every assignment as the beginning of another story waiting to be told. The photographs I create tomorrow will never replace those I’ve lost—but they will define the legacy I’m still building.

Because in the end, the greatest photographs aren’t remembered for how they looked. They’re remembered for how they made us feel.