The Best of 2015
As I look back on all the photos I’ve taken in 2015, I realize how blessed my life is. I’ve taken tons of photos of family and friends. I traveled … Continue reading
Adelina in Sedona
Lina has a laid-back, casual style about her yet she was up for any and all suggestions for this shoot…including a wade in Oak Creek wearing her favorite “holey” jeans. … Continue reading
SENIOR PORTRAITS: Rachel Blome
Rachel is the sister of my good friend, Katie and in a few days, Rachel will graduate from Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, AZ. I am so thankful that … Continue reading
Senior Portraits: Breck Andrews and Cierra Shipley
In the fall, I shot this Senior Portrait session with Cierra. Cierra and Breck are best friends and this year they will graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor High School. They decided … Continue reading
SENIOR PORTRAITS: Alex McClain
I’ve known Alex McClain for many years…. since she was in elementary school. Our families have been friends for as many years and I always wanted to be the one to … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Arising Life in Mushilli
Zambia continues to struggle in the battle against AIDs and poverty. Unfortunately, these struggles lead to a high rate of orphans who have nothing to eat and nowhere to go. … Continue reading
Editorial: The Faces of Mapalo
In the impoverished community of Chipulukusu, located in Ndola, Zambia, lies a small school / orphanage called Mapalo Morning Glow Academy. This school is host to 305 students many of them … Continue reading
Lighting: The Darker Side
If you’ve seen much of my work, you’d probably agree that I tend to light towards the “brighter” side. Recently, I’ve been challenging myself to light differently; to produce something … Continue reading
2013: The Year in Conspyrmedia
These photos and videos represent some of my favorite shoots and projects from the past year. As I was combing through the archives, I had forgotten all that I had … Continue reading
SENIOR PORTRAITS: Cierra Shipley
I had a blast shooting with Cierra. She makes this job so easy. When she is in front of the camera she is funny, daring, and brave. She’s not … Continue reading
HEAD SHOTS: Rachel
Rachel is an amazing young lady who will undoubtedly achieve anything she sets her mind to. Currently, she is pursuing a modeling and acting career. She’s confident and she takes … Continue reading
SPORTS: Desert Heights Preparatory Academy Varsity Football
I’ve been dying to shoot some sports photos like this. I finally got a chance to shoot some with the Desert Heights Preparatory Academy Varsity Football Team. The Desert Heights … Continue reading
Senior Rep: Amberlee – Desert Heights Preparatory Academy
Take a look at Amberlee’s Senior Portraits! Amberlee will graduate this year, but she already looks like a college student. She has the maturity and the demeanor of a young … Continue reading
Executives: It’s Your Image, Invest Wisely.
One of my favorite categories of photography is the “Corporate” or “Executive Portrait.” I’ve never been satisfied with the standard business headshot that looks like it was shot at Olan … Continue reading
HEAD SHOTS: Niki
When I wanted to work out a lighting concept for head shots, Niki offered to stand in as I worked it all out. We spent about 2 hours together and … Continue reading
Summer Break: Days at the Beach
As a family from Arizona, you can imagine we don’t get to the beach too often. In fact, not often enough. This summer we made our way over to … Continue reading
ENGAGED: Rocky and Rachel
My friend, Rocky Searan, asked me to do an engagement shoot with his fiancee’, Rachel Stein. I loved shooting their engagement photos. Rocky is always “chill” so he was down … Continue reading
Drive: The Music Video
IT.IS.FINISHED!!! I am proud to report that the music video for Robert Payne’s single “Drive” is complete!!! In a previous post, I shared some stills from the video as I … Continue reading
Drive: Stills from The Music Video
As many of you know, my friend, Robert Payne recorded an album called “Sunlight.” I shot the cover photos and the promo photos for the album as well as some … Continue reading
A Red Letter Day and a Perfect Night – Robert Payne CD Release/Northrise Benefit Concert
On Thursday Night, Robert Payne and a crew of uber-talented musicians converged on the chapel at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix to deliver the long awaited, highly anticipated live … Continue reading
A Year Without Sunlight
A little more than a year in the making, my friend Robert Payne is ready to officially announce the release of his new album – Sunlight. The official release date … Continue reading
Holly Caruthers – Senior Portrait Session 2012
Holly graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor High School this year. I and her family couldn’t be more proud of her. Along with being a gorgeous young woman, she is kind, … Continue reading
I am one. Are you?
According to Marcus Buckingham, less than 2 out of 10 people get to play to their strengths. Are you 1 of the 2 out of 10? I am. If you … Continue reading
Your Camera Takes Really Great Photos…
…chances are good that yours does too. As a photographer, I hear this a lot. I’m not really offended by it anymore because … ignorance is bliss. If you cook … Continue reading
Capturing Hope
As many of you know, I am in my 3rd and final year of The Master’s Program. The primary goal of the Master’s Program is to help Christian Leaders determine, … Continue reading
Seven Springs
Yesterday, my friend Chip Thor and I drove out to Seven Springs. Seven Springs is north of Cave Creek, AZ along a pretty windy road. It is absolutely gorgeous out … Continue reading
October Mediawalk: Arizona State Fair
In my previous post about this month’s upcoming Mediawalk, the majority of the poll results (50%) for “Best place to Shoot” were “Who cares, I just want to shoot.” Also, … Continue reading
Wanna do something great this Holiday season? Of course you do!
Two years ago, Jeremy Cowart started a movement called, Help-Portrait and it has taken off like wildfire across the globe. This is the kind of movement that really speaks to … Continue reading
