Publications:
2023-Dec Duluth Community Education Front Cover
2023-Nov Pine Knot Front Page
2023-Feb Pine Knot Front Page
2022-March Lake Superior Magazine
2022-Burnett County Tour Guide
2022-Feb Pine Knot Front Page
2021-Decc Photographer Highlight
2021- Dec Pine Knot Front Page
2021- Feb Pine Knot Front Page
Presentations
2023-Duluth-Superior Camera Club
2021-Duluth-Superior Camera Club
2020-Virtual Duluth-Superior Camera Club
2019 Feb-Frozen Photographers
2018 Nov- Aurora Summit
2018 Feb -Frozen Photographers
2017 Feb-Frozen Photographers
Club Affiliations and Positions Held
2023-Current Treasurer Duluth-Superior Camera Club
2021-2023 Vice President Duluth-Superior Camera Club
2018-2020 President Duluth-Superior Camera Club
2015-Current Frozen Photographers Admin
Awards
2023-Minnesota Newspaper Association 1st Place Front Feature Photo
2023-Minnesota Newspaper Association 1st Place Sports Photo
2023- Destination Duluth Top Photographer 1.02 Million Views
2022-Destination Duluth 294,000 Views
2020-Minnesota Newspaper Association 2nd Place Sports Photo
2020-PSA Best of the Day
2020-N4C 3rd Place Best of the Best
About
I have been interested in photography since I was a teenager. Over the years it has become a passion. One passion that I had always wanted to turn into a business but wasn't sure how or when to do it. About 10 years ago, I became a member of a photography group on Facebook. It has changed my whole perspective on photography. What was just a hobby has now become my new career. It turns out that I was just waiting for the right moment.
In the beginning, I was mainly focused on landscape/wildlife photography. I love being out in nature and surrounded by the beauty that it provides. After I joined the FB group, I found a new aspect of photography called Light Painting. I fell in love with it instantly! Check out my night photography for examples.
At this time my kids started to grow up and I started to document their lives, from soccer games, band concerts, to the horse shows. I covered it all. This led me to numerus friends and family wanting me to do portraits, senor, and wedding photography. I have to say it certainly rounded out my experience with all aspects that a camera can give you. For the last 5 years I have spent considerable time shooting as a freelance photographer for events, local newspapers, organization, and sports.