I am a commercial photographer specializing in lifestyle portraiture of everyday people in the real world. My goal is to create emotionally resonant images that convey a sense of empathy and immediacy and reinforce our shared humanity.

I love working with non-professional talent to capture compelling stories and moments. Truly, everyone has a story to tell. Establishing an atmosphere of trust and collaboration on set allows me and my team to create images that are honest and real. I try to listen and connect, allowing spontaneous moments to emerge while adding direction as needed.

As a big believer in the documentary tradition, I love shooting with natural light. When I do need to light a scene, it’s often manipulating what is already there or adding continuous sources to maintain a realistic feel to the image.

In 2013, after 16 years in Chicago, I moved my business and family to Sarasota, Florida where the light is beautiful. When I’m not shooting pictures, you can find me there either working in our back yard garden, on the beach surf fishing, or spending quality time my wife and son.

Here is a sample of some of the brands and agencies I’ve worked with:

Abbott Labs

Accenture

Allstate

Arc Worldwide

CVS Caremark

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Chase

Chicago Bears

Chicago Magazine

Civilian

ClearChoice

Cramer Crasselt

DDB

DeVry

Energy BBDO

Grey Healthcare Group

Home Depot

Hyundai

Intouch Solutions

Jim Beam

Johnson & Johnson

Leo Burnett

McKinney

Northern Trust

PwC

Sarasota Magazine

The Richards Group

Two x Four

Yamamato