Another early picture. This was my first time playing around with acrylic ice for drink photography. This was shortly after Smirnoff released their twist line of flavored vodkas.
Read MoreColumbia Gorge Wine Festival - 2025
On Saturday (May 10th), I had the opportunity to photograph the Columbia Gorge Wine Festival at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. This event was a fundraiser for the Hood River Educational Foundation.
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Sea Trials
My first aerial photography project.
Read MoreHood River Cider Fest
The 10th annual Hood River Cider Fest was held on May 3rd at the Hood River Event Site.
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Cherry blossoms
Experimenting in the studio with cherry blossoms from our tree. I'm undecided: is it better with or without the smoke?
Fireman's Helmet
One of my earliest commercial photos. This is the fire helmet of the best boss I ever had. Joe Byrd was a commercial photographer in Savannah who taught me a ton.
Read More360 VR
Getting into the world of 360 VR images
I'm back
I’ve been working on getting many of my past images posted with a few different stock agencies. My work is now available on Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and others. I want thousands of images to get uploaded to these stock agencies. They’re not making any money sitting in my hard drive, so I might as well get them out for public consumption.
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Elvis Mural
Probably my favorite documentary project of all time in 1996, four MFA Painting students from SCAD painted the world's largest mural—a 77,000 Sq ft mural of Elvis. The entire painting was on canvas, with house paint on Tybee Island outside Savannah, GA. I had these images published multiple times and this was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Fireman
While serving as the Photo Editor for Creative Loafing Magazine in Savannah, GA, in 1994, I captured this image of a firefighter taking a break during a controlled burn.
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Sparkling Rosé
Sparkling Rosé being poured into a glass.
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Sainte Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle is known worldwide for its exemplary Gothic architecture, from its intricate vaults to the façade, though you won't find the more lavish features, like flying buttresses, that you see at Notre Dame.
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Cabernet Grapes
Here in the Columbia Gorge AVA, photographed near The Dalles, OR. As a Gorge local, we are blessed to have a massive variety of wine grapes.
In the world of wine, few varietals command the same level of respect and admiration as the noble Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are a favorite among winemakers and enthusiasts, known for their deep color, rich flavors, and exceptional aging potential. To truly appreciate this iconic grape, one must delve into the captivating journey of Cabernet grapes on the vine.
It can take three years from planting time to get the first harvest. One winemaker once told me that it takes seven years from raw land to a glass of wine.
Wine bottle photography
Here are a few simple bottle shots. Wine bottle photography is a labor of love. While these look simple, each bottle takes precision and lighting control to capture the bottle at its best.
Studio photography with a white background is all about simplicity. The white backdrop is a canvas, allowing the wine bottle to take center stage without distractions. This approach highlights the bottle's shape, label, and contents and conveys an air of purity and elegance.
Wine bottle studio photography on a white background is an art that combines simplicity and precision. With the proper techniques, attention to detail, and creative flair, you can capture the elegance and sophistication of wine in every glass.
Flaming Martini
The "Flaming Martini" is one of my favorite studio photos from a few years back. I love the contrast of the flame with the liquid. Soon, I'll be producing more flame images.
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Nearest Green Distillery
About a year ago, my wife took me and a few friends to the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, TN, for my 50th birthday. If you like American Whiskey and you have yet to discover Uncle Nearest, stop what you're doing and go to the store! I'm a huge Whiskey/Bourbon fan, and Nearest is by far the best! Uncle Nearest is the guy who taught Jack Daniels the art of charcoal mellowing (the Lincoln County process).
This photo was taken while on tour. The rick house is beautiful and so inspiring photographically. I wish I had more time there and some lighting. This photo was lit by the door about 20' away.
Their facility, staff, whiskey, and everything about them is top-notch. I highly recommend Nearest Green Distillery.
Milbrandt Chardonay
A few years back, I had the opportunity to shoot for Milbrandt Vineyards in Woodinville, WA. They have a beautiful tasting room. One of their vineyards is right next to the Gorge Amphitheater. It's a beautiful part of the world.
Paul Gregutt at Wine Enthusiast describes it as "concentrated, beautifully defined flavors of pear, apple, and ripe pineapple drive a stake through the heart of this wine, blazing a trail across the palate with tongue-thrashing acids and bracing minerality. As it slowly unwinds, it reveals a finish of banana caramel tart, luscious and long."
Racecar at PIR
This is one of my favorite pictures. Nick Fluge of Fluge Global Adventures drives this racecar at Portland International Raceway. It was taken back in 2008 at PIR.
First day of fall
It’s the first day of fall. Here’s a shot I recently did for Hawkins Cellars. These two bottles will be in the fall release for their wine club. This is a single light setup in the studio.
Crush at Hawkins Cellars
Went up to Hawkins Cellars on Monday, Sep 18 to shoot their crush. This is their first crush in their new winery. Thane Hawkins is very pleased with the new facility. I hiighly recommend their Black lable Syrah.
