Primarily, I regard myself as an artist who is a photographer. This is largely influenced by our current economics. I have done much editorial work in the past, regionally, nationally, as well as internationally.

For me, photography has always been somewhat dichotomous: on one hand, it serves as a tool of documentation, while at the same time, it can portray non-reality.  My journey through it continues to traverse betwixt these two points.

Much of my most recent work involves shooting film & utilizing the so-called "alternative" printing techniques. It is no exaggeration to say that these techniques are in danger of becoming a lost art form owing to the advent of ink-jet printers.

With respect to "Ghosts & Apparitions," this body of work represents my counter-revolutionary retort to the Digital Age, as well as my homage to those 19th-century chemists who made photography a reality. Most of my efforts are directed toward furthering this particular portfolio.

In addition to my previously noted subjects, I strongly desire to work on another: Celtic Warrior Princess/Queen. This came about with my study of Queen Boudica, a member of the Iceini tribe in western England & of how & why she rose in revolt against the Roman occupiers. Let me simply say that she was a total bad-arse! Costuming will potentially be a nightmare as historical documentation in practically nil.If you have talents along those lines, please advise.

Solo Exhibitions: 
"People, Places & Things," Blue Velvet Studio, Mobile, AL, August 2012
"People, Places, Things & Spooks." University of South Alabama Main Library Gallery, Sept-Dec. 2011
“Ghosts & Apparitions,” Blue Velvet Studio, Mobile, AL, February 2010
“Ghosts & Apparitions,” The Bean Gallery (PhotoNOLA event), New Orleans, LA December 2009
“Old Towne Apparitions,” Serda Coffee Company, Mobile, AL, November 2008
"Apparitions," Metalbenders Gallery, Fairhope, AL, June 1-30, 2007
Hurricane Brew Pub, 225 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL
"Apparitions" The Skinny Gallery (Mobile Arts Council), Sept. 29-October 1, 2006
University of South Alabama Main Library, July 1-October 31, 2004
Cathedral Square Gallery, Mobile, Alabama, November 10, 2003 to April 2005
Arts Alive! Celebration, Mobile, Alabama, November 7, 2003
"Out of the Dark", Savage Photo Lab and Gallery, March-April 2002
"By the Eternal Sea", University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital Hematology-Oncology Center, Mobile, Alabama, August 2001 (permanent exhibition) 

Group Exhibitions:
"Nudes in November," Blue Velvet Gallery, Mobile, AL November 2012
"Nudes in November," Blue Velvet Gallery, Mobile, AL November 2011
"Nudes in November," Blue Velvet Gallery, Mobile, AL November 2010
“The Nude,” WellBorne Ideas, Mobile, AL, February 2010
“Chesser Gallery Alumni,” The Paper Wasp Studio & Gallery, Mobile, AL, January 2010
Camera South, Mobile, AL, October 2008
People’s Art Exhibition, Space 301, Mobile, AL, August 2008
The Blind Mule. Mobile, AL, March-August 2008
Bay Rivers Art Guild Annual Juried Exhibition, Daphne, Alabama, September-October 2006
"The Man Show," Chesser Gallery, Mobile, AL, March 2007
“Transformation: Photography of the 21st Century” Space 301, Mobile, AL, May 13-July 9, 2006
“Yvonna!”. Janino’s, Mobile, Alabama May 2006
People's Art Exhibition, Space 301, Mobile, Alabama, July-September, 2005
Summer Group Exhibition, Gulf Art Space, Fairhope, Alabama, June-September 2005
Arts Alive!, Mobile, Alabama, May 1, 2004
LaGrange National Biennial XXIII, Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum, LaGrange, Georgia, March 12 - April 24, 2004
"Art With a Southern Drawl", University of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, April-May 2003 and April-May 2002
Bay Rivers Art Guild Annual Juried Exhibition, Daphne, Alabama, September-October 2002
"Business and the Arts", Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Mobile, Alabama, October 2001
"Dog Days of Summer", Savage Photo Lab and Gallery, July-August 2000, 2001, 2002
Camera South Invitational Exhibition, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Mobile, Alabama

Special Awards: 
2 - Honorable Mentions in the 35th Annual Naval and Maritime Photography Competition, U.S. Naval Institute "Proceedings" April 2007
"Excellence in Human Interest Photography in a Non-Daily Newspaper" by the Press Club of Mobile, August 2006.
“Nappie Award” for “Best Cover” in 2006 & 2007
Several citations in WireImage's "Images of the Year 2005"

Merit Award (Juried), People's Art Exhibition, Space 301, Mobile, Alabama 
Selected by a Mobile Bay Monthly reader survey as "The Arts - Best Photographer," January 2005 
Purchase Award - Lamar Dodd Art Center, LaGrange College via LaGrange National Biennial XXIII, Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum, LaGrange, Georgia, April 24, 2004 
Selected by a Mobile Bay Monthly reader survey as "The Arts - Best Photographer," January 2004 
Board of Governors Award for "I DO Believe in Spooks," First Place for "El Spanko (y Katarina)," (Plants/Animals category), First Place for "Battle House Ballroom," (Places category), Honorable Mention for "On the Beach," (Open category) Camera South 2003, Mobile, Alabama, September 2003 (juried exhibition) 
Merit Award for "Pelican Pointe Swimmers," "Art With A Southern Drawl XII," Mobile, Alabama, April 2003 
Best of Show for "Eastbound," "Business and the Arts," First Place - Photography for "Ghosts (of Azalea Trail Run's Past)", "Business and the Arts", Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Mobile, Alabama, October 2001 
Third Place in the Nature Category for "Out of the Dark", Honorable Mention in the Places Category, Honorable Mention for "St. Emmanuel Barristers", Camera South 2000, Mobile, Alabama (juried exhibition) 
Jurist:

Camera South Competition, October 2005 & October 2006
University of South Alabama Student Art Competition, December 2005

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