Feature Photos for The Wall Street Journal | Carmel, Indiana
In November, I spent a day in Carmel, Indiana, working on a piece for The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section. The assignment took me around town, met the outgoing and incoming mayor, and spent time with a couple of families. The weather put a slight damper on the plans, but I was pleased with the overall outcome of the images and how they ran in print!
Museum Grand Opening | The University of Notre Dame
I am still reveling in the many hours I spent in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at Notre Dame throughout its opening weekend in December. For three days, I photographed a myriad of events in the new building, and I witnessed many eyes and hearts being impacted by the art within.
Chuck | Creative Studio Portraiture | South Bend, Indiana
Collaboration and connection were key aspects of 2023.
In this post, I’ll share a short interview and portraits of Chuck Fry, a director and producer based in the region.
UAW Strike for The New York Times | Toledo, Ohio
On the first day of the United Auto Workers strike, I spent the day in Toledo, Ohio, covering the story for The New York Times. For a good chunk of the day, one of my first images from the coverage was at the top of the outlet’s website.
Effective Event Photography | South Bend, Indiana
From church services to centennial celebrations, I’ve covered a myriad of events. Throughout these experiences, I’ve identified some commonalities that are integral for making high-quality imagery during events.
Cover for Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
A two-light setup was essential for this image that landed on the cover of the Northwest Indiana Business Magazine this month.
Turning the Tide on Gun Violence for Belt Magazine
Over the last year, I’ve participated in the inaugural Complicating the Narratives Fellowship through the Solutions Journalism Network. This fellowship educated me on solutions journalism methodology and allowed me to focus my attention on a story impacting communities nationwide—gun violence.
Italy in Spring
A belated honeymoon took my wife and me across the Atlantic to Italy for two weeks this spring. I hadn’t been to Italy in over a decade and was craving the food, history, and art.
Chicago Mayoral Election for The New York Times
It has been a month since I was in Chicago covering the historic election night of the city’s newest mayor.
Music Video for Mateo Banks
Mateo Bank’s official music video for the song “Psalm 14” was a revitalizing project to work on and pushed my creativity through collaboration.
Product Photography for Candle Company
Product photography requires attention to detail, quality/consistent light, and a clear understanding of the use of the images. I worked with a long-time client and friend at Freer's Corner, a boutique candle company that makes beeswax candles.
Using Motion & Color in Food Photography
A colorful backdrop amplifies the playfulness of this food photography and food gif.
A Night at the Theatre
Live theatre is magic—the environment is reshaped, people morph, and viewers travel to new locations and experiences through time and space. Photographing live theatre draws on my ability to anticipate and react in order to create evocative and storytelling imagery for my clients.
Portraits of my Grandma
It was a privilege to photograph my grandmother over the holidays. We kept things pretty simple with just one off-camera flash, but we were able to create a few different looks in her apartment.
Iceland Photo Essay for The Washington Post
In the summer of 2022, I spent three weeks traveling throughout Iceland. I worked to create images that showcased the raw power and beauty of the island. The images ran as an interactive essay on The Washington Post’s website and also as a large single-page spread in print.