I have had an interest in photography since childhood, buying my first rangefinder camera, a Pentax ME Super, with hard earned newspaper delivery money. After high school I found myself maintaining film processing machines and cameras in the US Air Force. Over the years I have taken images in studios, leaning out of open helicopter doors, as well as crime and accident scenes.
I was fortunate to be among the first to experience digital photography, shooting with Nikon's first professional grade digital camera, the Nikon D1. I can't be sure, but I think I also had some hands-on time with early Kodak DCS cameras, but that memory is fuzzy.
I received formal photography training while in the Air Force, however spent most of my time managing public relations and base multimedia operations from behind a desk, so I was not able to hone my photography skills to the degree I would like to have.
Following my Air Force retirement in 2004, I continued with photography as a hobby, making a lot of rookie mistakes and being frustrated with my results. However, over the most recent few years, my passion for photography has been re-ignited to a new level, becoming a professional photographer and formally establishing a business in 2024. (Vizulyze LLC.)
My cameras of choice have always been Nikon. My early Air Force days may have created a bias, but Nikon has always been a solid brand, well-built and tough; perfect for the outdoors in less-than-ideal conditions. I am fully invested in the current Nikon Mirrorless system to include the Nikon Z8 and a Z6iii as backup, along with a full complement of Z mount lenses covering 14mm to 600mm. I also have support through Nikon Professional Services, as a Pro Member, to help ensure my equipment is in top operating condition for all my clients projects.
Keep checking in to see more images from around my beautiful home state of Vermont and surrounding area, as well as images of my more distant travels. Contact me using the form on this website if you are interested in hiring me for your photography needs.
