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Las Vegas Refugees

I started earlier this year a relationship and partnership with Lighthouse Charities.  Lighthouse does tremendous work here in the Las Vegas area helping to support and resettle refugees.  Earlier this year we conducted a portrait series of several families where we were able to create portraits of each family in a studio setting, and gift […]

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Headshot for Author Courtney Konstantin

It was a pleasure to have my friend Courtney back in the studio for new and updated headshots.  It’s been a while since I’ve seen her as she moved out of state, however any time I can get some time with this gentle soul is a treat.  Little did I know that her new headshots, with […]

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Headshot Special

We love photographing headshots, and are so excited to be offering our annual headshot special for an extended 2 weeks only! Book your headshot session now! We live in a digital world and therefore there is a high value of having a professional headshot as a means of connecting with others in the virtual world. […]

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A Unique Mother’s Story

As Mother’s Day approaches this weekend, I wanted to share the story of a unique woman I recently met, a lady named Susanna.  I met Susanna through Lighthouse Charities, of which I’ve partnered with to create portraits of local refugee families.  Susanna, her husband Ibrahim and their darling 2 children, Amos and Lea, were the first family […]

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Mr. Zarek

When a fluke illness wiped out a recent trip I was supposed to take, I ended up in Milwaukee where I was fortunate enough to spend a full 2 weeks with family.  One such family member who holds a special place in my heart, is my nephew Zarek.  At only 5 years old, he’s a tech wiz […]

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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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