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
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
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
October Phoenix Mediawalk
It is October and its time to do another Mediawalk! Scott Savage, Chip Thor, and I shot together recently and we’d like to invite other people to participate. You don’t … Continue reading
Coming Soon: A Day with Francis Chan
I am so stoked. I’ve been invited to hang out and photograph a day with Francis Chan. On October 16th, Francis will be speaking at Alongside Ministries and North Phoenix … Continue reading