Plumb @ Proclaim Event Center
I recently had the opportunity to shoot a concert for Proclaim FM at their event center. The headliner, Plumb, was an artist I had not worked with yet. Tiffany, the artist better known as Plumb, has an incredible stage presence and it was a lot of fun to shoot these images. What a voice! Here are...
Everfound @ Proclaim Event Center
Earlier this year I was hired by Proclaim FM to cover a concert they were hosting at their event center. It just so happened that 2 of the 3 artists performing that night were some friends of mine, Everfound and JJ Heller. I had the privilege of touring with them a couple of years ago from my time...
A Bittersweet Goodbye
Today I say a bittersweet goodbye to my little girl. It's a day I've been looking forward to with excitement for her and a day I've been dreading all at the same time. As she heads off to college, this marks a major milestone in all our lives. The end of one big chapter and the start of another....
Special Memories | Alyssa Harris Senior Portraits
Today is a special day. It's my brother's birthday and the day that this special young lady, his daughter Alyssa, leaves home and heads off to college. Where has the time gone? I was talking to my brother last night about how it feels like it was just yesterday she was born. That memory...
Pearl Jam @ Joe Louis Arena
Photographing Pearl Jam in concert. Check that one off the bucket list. There is nothing quite like being just a few feet away from a legendary band performing in a sold out arena in front of 20,000+ screaming fans. Talk about an adrenaline rush! As excited as I was to be able to shoot this...
REO Speedwagon @ Huntington Center
I've been going through my archives a bit lately and wanted to share some images I haven't yet posted. REO Speedwagon was out on the road with Ted Nugent (click to see photos) and Styx (click to see photos) on the Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express Tour. I had the opportunity to shoot all 3 bands...
Blake Whiteley Artist Promotional Photos
Not long ago I had the opportunity to shoot some artist promotional photos for Blake Whiteley. He was in need of some images to support a new album he was working on with my good friend Jake Rye. Our objective was capture images for the album cover and packaging along with additional artist...
Corey Kanable Senior Portraits
I have known the Kanable family for years and I'm proud to call them friends. Years ago, we used to be neighbors and our families spent more time hanging out at their pool than I can remember. Good memories indeed. I was fortunate to shoot senior portraits for Corey's older brother and sister so I...
A New Beginning | First Impressions Of The Fuji X100T
I've been shooting with Nikon cameras for as long as I can remember. I know every curve, button and dial like it was an extension of my body. My current cameras, a pair of D800's, have produced higher quality images than I ever imagined possible. They are rock solid performers and there is very...
Casting Crowns @ The Huntington Center
I recently had the opportunity to shoot Casting Crowns on the Thrive Tour when they came through Toledo and performed at the Huntington Center. Casting Crowns was supported on this tour by Mandisa and Sidewalk Prophets (I'll have photos of their sets up soon). The production for all 3...
Ted Nugent @ The Huntington Center
Ted Nugent came through Toledo on the Rock-n-Roll Midwest Express tour with Styx (click to see the images) and REO Speedwagon. In true Ted fashion, he put on quite a show. High energy, fist pumping, chest thumping, pure rock-n-roll. A lot of childhood memories were relived at this show. Having...
Sean Neiswander Senior Portraits
I've known Sean and his family for a long time. From the years as backyard neighbors to all the years Sean and our son, Sam, played soccer together. They are good people and I was honored when they asked me to take Sean's senior pictures. Now, when an 18 year old's Mom schedules a photo shoot for...
Styx @ The Huntington Center
I recently had the chance to shoot the Midwest Rock-n-Roll Express tour with Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent. It was a great night of reliving some classic rock memories from my childhood and having a chance to get up close and personal to some music legends. One of the things I love most...
Kari Jobe @ The Huntington Center
At a recent stop in Toledo, I had the opportunity to photograph Kari Jobe and Chris Tomlin on their Burning Lights tour. As I described in my Chris Tomlin post (click here to view), this was just an incredible show. Two amazing singers with a heart for leading worship. An inspiring and uplifting...
Chris Tomlin @ The Huntington Center
What a show! When Chris Tomlin and Kari Jobe brought their Burning Lights Tour to The Huntington Center in Toledo, it felt more like going to church (in a good way) than going to a concert. Hearing 7,000+ people singing every line to every song was unbelievably powerful. Chris and Kari both know...
Brit Floyd @ The Huntington Center
One of my goals this year was to start shooting concerts for national bands coming through town. I'm happy to report that I achieved that goal much sooner than I expected to. Thanks to a friend of mine, we made a connection with The Huntington Center in Toledo to be able to shoot some of the...
GOYR Photography Challenge: Portrait
Last month I mentioned this photography challenge that I've been a part of with a few of my friends. This time around our theme was portraits. We've got some pretty phenomenal photographers in this group and everyone shot some really amazing images. I was honored to have the opening image in this...
Snyder Family Portraits
I know things have been a little slow here on the blog over the last few weeks. As I'm sure was the case with most of you, things were a little nuts over the holidays. After all the craziness leading up to Christmas, it was really nice to spend some down time with the family just relaxing around...
Stegman Family Portraits
I was honored when Kelli asked me to take some updated family pictures for her and the kids. Honored because the Stegman family are some of my oldest and dearest friends. I've known Kelli for more than 20 years and Logan and Ally since they took their very first breaths. To say these guys hold a...
Northwest Ohio Sunsets
The gloomy skies and heavy rain outside my window right now has me thinking of sunnier times. Here in Northwest Ohio, we've had some pretty amazing sunsets in recent weeks. I found myself occasionally pulling off the side of the road just to grab an image or two. Nothing particularly special here...