Chronology
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1973
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Born, Denver, CO
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1998
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Re-located from Raleigh to New England to pursue a career in photography.
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1999
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Took a workshop taught by Matt Mahurin who has always been a strong influence in my work.
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2005
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Sessions I attended at Review Santa Fe lead to my first book deal with Merrell Publishers.
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2006
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My first book, "Shelter Dogs" is released and became a bestseller with much national and international exposure.
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2007
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Spent 3 months traveling in Mexico and Puerto Rico make my second book "Street Dogs".
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2008
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Traveled through the western United States and Virginia to make my third book "Wild Horses".
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2010
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Spent three weeks in Thailand photographing a series on the Asian elephant via Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary.
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Awards
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2011
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Photographer's Showcase Award/Critical Mass
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2010
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Rhode Island State Council for the Arts, Fellowship in Photography
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2008
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Helen Woodward Humane Award , for raising social awareness thorugh Photography,
San Diego, CA
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Solo Exhibitions
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2008
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Shelter and Street Dogs; The Wandering Spirit,
Gail Cahalan Gallery,
Providence, RI
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2008
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Four Legs and a Soul,
HaNNa Gallery,
Tokyo, Japan
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2007
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"Shelter Dogs", a Heartbeat at my Feet,
Upstairs Gallery,
Greenboro, NC
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1999
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Recent Photographs,
AS220,
Providence, RI
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1998
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Abstraction and Adaptations,
Gallery "A",
Raleigh, NC
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Group Exhibitions
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2011
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Across the Divide: Critical Mass 2010,
Photography Center North West, Newspace, RayKo Photo Center,
Seatlle, WA; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA
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2010
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2010 Rhode Island State Council for the Arts Fellowship Exhibition,
Imago Gallery,
Warren, RI
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2010
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Natural World,
Center for Fine Art Photography,
Fort Collins, CO
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2009
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Peek: The Lingerie show,
The Darkroom,
New Orleans, LA
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2009
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In Our Care,
Center for Creative Leadership,
Greensboro, NC
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2008
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Going to the Dogs,
Rhode Island School of Design Museum,
Providence, RI
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2007
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DIA Invitational,
Center For Fine Art Photography,
Denver International Airport
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Education
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1991 - 1996
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North Carolina State University, BA Mass Communication, minor Fine Art
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1998 - 1999
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New England School of Photography, Applied Photography
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Favorite Photography Books
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Matt Mahurin,
Matt Mahurin,
(photo-eye Cat# TT078)
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The Animals,
Garry Winogrand,
(photo-eye Cat# DP002)
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Folk Photography,
Luc Sante,
(photo-eye Cat# ZD914)
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Dog Run,
Michael Crouser,
(photo-eye Cat# AB400)
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