I was born and raised in the midlands of South Carolina, graduated from Wofford College and received an MBA from USC following combat infantry duty in Vietnam.
After 30 years in the corporate world, I now devote full-time to wildlife and nature photography. As a freelance photographer, I travel extensively in the U.S. and internationally to capture exceptional images, with the goal to share these experiences in remarkable wild places with others through my digital fine art photography.
I have had the privilege to work with some of America’s preeminent photographers and teachers. Their work, along with my own, is currently featured at Bluewood Gallery, Brevard, NC, my newest venture. My images have also been featured in solo and juried exhibits, regional and national print and web media. I often donate time and photo teaching skills to area conservancy and educational organizations.
Recently, I have devoted considerable time and attention to fine art printing, both for my work, and for other professional photographers. I have wide format Epson printers, pressure laminating systems and pneumatic stretcher capabilities. I can print and stretch up to 40×60″ canvases.
Roberta, my high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, and I live in an Audubon Cooperative Community in Cedar Mountain, NC, close to the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, abundant natural wonders and wildlife.
My Equipment:
For wildlife, Canon’s 10.5 fps 1d Mark IV body is my mainstay. I use the 1ds Mark III and 5D Mk II for nature, landscape and portraiture. An older Canon 1d Mark IIn has been converted for infrared photography. I carry a wide range of fast Canon L lenses from super-telephoto to wide-angle, plus specialty lenses.
I use the latest Really Right Stuff Versa 3 tripod, the RRS BH55 ball head, Wimberley’s Sidekick and Gimbal mounts, often with flash extenders. Backpacks and travel cases are mostly from Think Tank. I also utilize various polarizer and ND filters and Canon’s 500d close-up lens.
Inkjet printers are Epson’s 44” Stylus Pro 9900 and the 4880 Pro 17” models. I use ColorByte’s Image Print RIP for profiles and printer management. For the majority of canvas prints I favor Breathing Color “Lyve” with the “Glamour II” coating applied with a Fuji compressed air system. Canvas stretching is done with the Gallery Stretcher 60″ pneumatic system.
Wildlife photography has been my major emphasis for many years. I have had the privilege to travel widely and experience varieties of wild creatures in their native environment. With wide format Epson printers, canvas laminating and stretching capabilities, I have the ability to display canvas prints up to 40x60” in our gallery and other venues. I also do contract fine art printing and stretching for other professional photographers.
Recently, I have broadened the scope of my work to venture into portraiture and more interpretive photography. 