One of the most common questions I get asked regarding event photography is "what is the difference is between a wedding photographer and an event protographer?"

Well, the reality is that a wedding is simply one type of event. The difference is me, my capabilities and ablility to document it. I am both an experienced "wedding photographer" and an experienced "event photographer". I firmly believe that every event has a story to tell regardless of the type. It is made up of the moments both large and small that are shared between everyone present. I pride myself on the ablilty to tell the story of your event by capturing all the action (and reactions) that make your event exciting, meaningful and worth remembering for years to come.

To learn more about my expertise and love of wedding photography, check that portion of this website. This section will focus more on what other types of events which I have successfully documented.

I am a pioneer of the shift to documentary-style event photography and am an expert at bringing a wide range of occasions to life through artful images

So, if your organization needs photographic coverage for meetings, conferences, conventions, galas, award presentations, corporate dinners, fund raising events, banquets, retirement parties, holiday party events, Christmas parties, birthday parties, golf outings, sporting events, family reunions, non-profit events, corporate retreats, dances, or other special events, you don't need to look further --you've found the right event photographer!

With years of experience shooting weddings and other major events, I bring a unique mix of technical expertise and a friendly, down-to-earth working style to every engagement. I aim to capture your event from a more holistic perspective, covering everything from wide shots and big moments to details and surprising angles.

My unobtrusive, candid style as an event photographer allows me to capture you and your guests at their best. As a photojournalist, I'll never interrupt the flow of your planned event. In addition to photojournalistic coverage, I also offer on-site portraits on an impromptu basis or formal portraits with studio lighting and backgrounds. This kind of coverage is often referred to as "photo booth" or "photobooth" portraits. I also offer onsite printing services allowing your guests or attendees the instant gratification provided by printed on site photographs! For fees related to event coverage only, please view my pricing information.

For me, photography has always been much more than a hobby. For the first 15 years of my photographic career, I focused on "wildlife and nature photography". My love for the outdoors and travel allowed me to hone my photographic skills and truly enhance my photographic experiences. I don't just take snapshots. Instead, I strive to capture what I am experiencing with every carefully composed image. If you look at any of the images on this website and they touch you emotionally, then I've succeeded.

In 2005, I started shooting large non-profit events for Blacktie-Colorado. After covering very large formal events with over 1000 guests, I gained a tremendous amount of self confidence and grew very comfortable at large formal events. Of course, I also documented smaller, more intimate events, where I would interact with the photographic subjects more closely. I discovered early on that I enjoy capturing expressions and raw emotion of guests at large events. Take a look at some of the events in my portfolio and you will quickly see that I capture the essence of the whole event.

My passion for photography was ignited in the early 80's when I was a student at RIT in Rochester, NY. Although I was a computer science major, I was fortunate to study with some of the most talented photographers in the world.

I strive for balance, harmony and inner peace. I learned very quickly that photography allowed me to exercise both sides of my brain - the analytical and the artistic.

Having homes in both Colorado and Florida is a blessing. It places me within an hour or two of some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife in the country (the Colorado Rockies and the Florida Everglades). Day trips over the years have helped me maintain my balance and capture some of nature's glamor.

People find different ways to escape. Some like to exercise, others like to hunt or fish to relax, yet others find peace in music. I find the most pleasure sitting and waiting for the perfect light at the end of the day. The 'Golden Light' as some call it. There is something about the warmth of the sun at the end of the day. Sometimes this is in the Rocky Mountains. Other times it is on a beach or on a hike.

As photography is a business, I contribute to many publications and am for hire to capture the energy and emotions of your event. I have shot images at events both large and small. These include musical, sporting, celebrity, social and political events. I've documented presidential rallies, concerts, events for national non-profit organizations, birthday parties, mitzvas (Bar, Bat and Bris) and weddings.

Most recently, I would call myself a “lifestyle photographer”. What, that means that I mix photojournalism, candid portraits, and creative photography approaches to capture the most beautiful and hidden moments.

I love to take candids and freeze moments in time - especially facial expressions. Do you remember when you were very young and every new place you went to seemed huge and exciting? Perhaps larger than life itself? I try to remember this innocence and lack of bias when I photograph people at events. I watch and wait for those instances of excitement or sadness and place myself in just the right position to capture that moment. The most genuine emotion is that which is not rehearsed.

I am more than just a photographer. In 2007, while on assignment for Blacktie-Colorado.com, I was tasked to take and produce short videos for each event I worked. I now look at the world through the eyes of a videographer as well as a photographer. So, what do I take videos of? Well, everything. I now carry as part of my kit a Nikon D7000 - this gives me the ability to take full 1080p High Definition video.

My photos and videos express what I feel as well as see. The quiet vulnerability & raw emotion is what I aim to capture.

Enjoy my photos and videos. They are a reflection of my soul.