I love photographing people, and I have an incessant need to know peoples stories. I’m enthralled by details of peoples lives, how they tick, who/what they love, who/what they hate, all of it. Wedding photography gives me that ability to continuously meet new people and learn those stories.

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I am.

I love seeing the different emotions clients have when viewing their wedding pictures for the first time. Very few types of photography allow you to be there when people see your work, and yes most of the time I am tearing up too.

I have two photographers who have inspired me;

The first is John Michael Cooper. A photographer who taught me I could be different, that I could be myself and make images that show my artistic vision. He is also the wedding photographer who started the trash the dress craze.

The second photographer is Esther Havens. Her ability to use her photographic gifts to change the world drives me to do more. Esther’s work made me realize that God can use photography to bring joy, hope and love to people who need help the most.

Cocktail hour snacks and how Fireball somehow always enters the equation.

It changes based on the couple or the situation. You know how you sort of meld to people around you sometimes? For the most part though, I’m kind, energetic, encouraging and willing [ and wanting ] to bust a move on the dance floor [ while photographing of course ]

Making the ladies smile since the late 90’s; but making Kendra [ my wife ] smile is a bit more important to me. Kendra is the love of my life; she is smoking-hot and way too good looking to be with me [ please don’t tell her ]

Getting recognized for hard work is a huge honor for me. I have been awarded an Emmy Award, under the Magazine Category for editing, video and writing. I have also placed second in a Rangefinder [ nationally published and acclaimed photography magazine ] Photo Contest.

I gravitate towards real people and authenticity. People that know who they are and what they’re about. I think most of us want the same things from a friend; loyalty, honesty, and kinship.

I think this question was designed to insight rage. I approve. I love Cleveland during the summer. It’s perfect. Not too hot and not too cold. I actually don’t mind it for about half of the winter. I love me a good snow. Around February I start to hate life. By April, I’m cursing the gods.

I can only make male progeny. I was once on air talent for a news station. I once was a guest in Oprah’s Malibu home for 4 days [ we had breakfast daily ].