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5th Annual Glitterati Event Benefitting Akshaya Patra

Every year I look forward to this event and each year it keeps getting better and better.  It is the annual Glitterati Fundraiser, benefitting the Akshaya Patra Foundation.  Helmed by Saurabh and Anamika Tara, they have dedicated enormous amounts of time and funds to support Akshaya Patra and each year they outdo themselves in putting […]

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Annual Portrait Fundraiser

Yup, it's that time of year again when the temperatures cool down, we can put away our flip flops and pull on those warm socks and boots, and enjoy the outdoors with our families on walks and runs.  It is a perfect time to get a jump start on your family portraits before the howling […]

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Leopard Attack Video Featured on Huffington Post

A dear friend of mine emailed me from New York yesterday, alerting me to the publication of the leopard kill video posted and featured on the front page of the Huffington Post.  In what has completely blown my mind, the leopard kill video and images are making their way around the Internet and into publications […]

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Featured on the Africa Geographic Blog

If you’ve been following along on my social media channels or reading the blog, you know that I recently spent 3 weeks traveling South Africa, Botswana and Zambia.  And there was one particular event that happened in Botswana which was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  (Note:  make sure you watch the video at the end!) While in […]

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Featured on the MalaMala Private Game Reserve Blog

I recently completed a 3 week trip through 3 different countries in Africa which included South Africa, Botswana and Zambia.   Our first stop was in Johannesburg for 3 days, after which we made the journey to the private game reserve of MalaMala.  Known for its abundant wildlife sightings, MalaMala quickly become my new favorite […]

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New Product: Custom Photo Apps!

Earlier this year we reached a tipping point called the Mo-Moment.  This event is marked when the amount of time spent accessing the web from mobile devices surpasses that of access from desktop computers.  Increased smartphone and tablet subscribers has driven our world further online as we are on the go.  And you, our customers […]

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Travel Photography – Johannesburg, South Africa

Some of you may recall I took my first African safari last year to Kenya.  I spent 8 days traversing the country, visting 4 different national parks.  It was a dream come true for me as going on safari was #1 on my bucket list.  Well, once I returned and shared my stories and images […]

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I believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments.

I believe in creating images that demand to be printed—framed in fine art materials and displayed as the heirlooms they're meant to become. My approach is both editorial and intimate, capturing not just faces but the emotional landscape of your life. Each portrait is thoughtfully composed to reveal your authentic story while honoring the beauty of the world around you. Your journey is extraordinary and entirely your own, and I'm here to preserve it with the artistry it deserves.

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