My first camera was a plastic Kodak Instamatic. I took it everywhere. It didn't last long.I am a storyteller.Photographer - it’s what I do best.Author - “Colorado Cowboys”.Founder - Colorado Photo Workshops - teaching photography classes, leading, workshops and tours since 1998. coloradophotoworkshops.comPublisher - published a line of fine art lithographs and custom prints from 1994 to present.Hosted three episodes of Canon's Photo Safari, a tv production. Showcased Maine's Acadia National Park, Australia and Tasmainia.Weird thing: experienced as a professional witness in Federal Copyright court.Work well with others. When it comes to photography, I've done the whole kit and kaboodle: pre-production meetings with clients, agencies, design team to establish goals, budgets, travel, models, wardrobe, equipment rentals, directing, lighting, posing, permits, post, and, of course, shooting.I believe that quality commercial photography is more than a pretty shot. It must educate, inform, transport, inspire and, ultimately, motivate a viewer to an action.I don't care who gets credit. I just want to make powerful images.I am motivated by my client's needs - not mine.I live for challenge, and constantly seek new ones.I play first base for the local fire department softball team. Why? I love softball, I love the team and, just like in my business, I'll stretch to make good things happen.I love connecting with professionals from all walks of life. Reach out and talk about photography, advertising or even softball. Or, better yet, pitch me a fresh challenge!Specialties - Light - light in the studio, light on location, light on your face, light your campfire, lighten your load, pretty much light anything in any place. Architecture, resort and hospitality, to include food and lifestyle. Experienced in on and off figure fashion. Expert in location photography.