Best of 2013

2013 was a great and exciting year for me. I was able to get in a little travel, met, and photographed some incredibly talented and wonderful people. Below are a selection of my favorite images that I made in 2013.

In October I was sent to West Point to photograph retired P&G president and CEO Bob McDonald and his wife Diane with a focus on the McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference that they founded. During my time at west point, former Secretary of State Madeline Albright was awarded the 2013 Thayer Award. "The Thayer Award, established in honor of Col. Sylvanus Thayer, 'Father of the Military Academy,' is presented to an outstanding citizen whose service and accomplishments in the national interest exemplify the Military Academy motto, "Duty, Honor, Country." The Association of Graduates has presented the award annually since 1958." Bob and Diane are amazing and inspiring people. This image was shot during the Thayer Award Ceremony of a West Point Cadet watching Madeline Albright speak.

Every summer, friends and I travel the short distance from Cincinnati to Brookeville to canoe and float down the Whitewater river. We've been doing it for years and what started with a group of 6-10 has turned into a group of over 30 that makes the trip each year. I've been working on a book about the experience for the last two years that hopefully will come to realization someday.

This past spring I was on a short week long skateboarding trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This was shot on the last day of the trip just before heading to the airport. Aaron is an incredibly talented skateboarder and an all-around great guy. Click the link below to check out his work.

Braille Skateboarding

Mark Roosevelt, President of Antioch College. Mark is the great grandson of U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt. A nice man who is very comfortable in front of a camera.  

My insanely talented friend and skateboarder made a trip from LA to Cincinnati to film and get some photos this past fall. The boat in the background really makes this photo to me. As I saw the boat coming into the frame, I was mentally screaming at Doug to hurry on his roll up to make sure it made it into the shot.


Thanks again to all the amazing people who gave me photographic opportunities in 2013,  I'm looking forward to what 2014 brings.

Aaron Kyro - Frontside Flip

A few months back I was on a California trip with ReVive Skateboards. We were driving around with Aaron Kyro who rides for ReVive and he took us to this spot. He lives in SF and I'd been looking for a way to photograph him and maintain the feeling of where he lives. This old military bunker was perfect and the Golden Gate bridge in the background was a bonus.

Head over to ReViveskateboards where I have a few prints in the store.

Check the behind the scenes video of this shoot as well.

Lauren & Anthony July 13, 2013

I really love shooting at The Cincinnati Museum Center. It's got beautiful light and it really is classic Cincinnati.

For a full selection of images please feel free to visit Here and take a look around. A big thanks to Ian Galloway and Cassie Graves for helping on this beautiful wedding as well.

Tearsheets: Otterbein Spirit Cover

Last month I was sent to Otterbein, a senior community to shoot the cover of their magazine. We had to fight off the rain, but in the end mother nature cooperated and we were able to get the shot. A big thanks to our models Margaret and Fred who did a wonderful job. I came back the next day to for some lifestyle photography and to shoot an ad.

Dave & Stephanie Ralston April 26, 2013

I recently photographed my good friends Dave and Stephanie's wedding. I've known them both for years and Dave is one of my best friends. When we were younger Dave and I also lived together. Congrats once again to both of you. Below is a selection of my favorite photos from the day with a link to see the rest if you are so inclined.

See The Complete Day

Tearsheets: Venue Magazine - Bella Luna

I've always enjoyed photographing food. It's generally calming and therapeutic for me. It's nice to be able to slow down and concentrate on the little details.

Tearsheets: Habitat Footwear Spring 2013 Catalog

It's been a while since I've posted anything but I wanted to share this catalog I shot for Habitat Skateboards. This is one of my favorites I've done for them, and thanks as always go out to Joe Castrucci for bringing me on for this project. Below you can see a selection of the catalog but be sure to go to the Habitat Skateboards Website to see the rest of the catalog.