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I am a member in good standing with the PPA (Professional Photographers of America), SEP (Society of Sports and Event Photographers), Kodak Professionals, and Editorial Photographers. Photos are at MVPortraits.com
20 years experience as a full time professional photographer has been an amazing adventure. I have worked closely with schools, churches, charities, and other organizations to assist them in raising funds for numerous causes. Wedding and portrait photography was a long time speciality. Still my passion for being a photojournalist was never satisfied as a studio/wedding business owner. Covering the Presidential Candidates through Ohio stoked my passions to a new high.
Majoring in Journalism at Ball State University, I realized I wanted a higher standard of living than what the average earnings a media photographer could earn. My Business / Economics major was great for running my own photography business after my tour in the military. Forward looking, I returned to school to earn a Masters in Computer Science anticipating the digital revolution in photography.
Relocating to Dayton has opened up new opportunities for me to persue my desire to work as a photojournalist. This SmugMug account is for the public to view photos from events I have covered. I sell advertising for the Enon Eagle. I photograph the Enon Eagles High School sports for the paper, submitting a few images from the game I photograph for no pay. I have this smugmug site to offer these photos to the school students and families.
20 years experience as a full time professional photographer has been an amazing adventure. I have worked closely with schools, churches, charities, and other organizations to assist them in raising funds for numerous causes. Wedding and portrait photography was a long time speciality. Still my passion for being a photojournalist was never satisfied as a studio/wedding business owner. Covering the Presidential Candidates through Ohio stoked my passions to a new high.
Majoring in Journalism at Ball State University, I realized I wanted a higher standard of living than what the average earnings a media photographer could earn. My Business / Economics major was great for running my own photography business after my tour in the military. Forward looking, I returned to school to earn a Masters in Computer Science anticipating the digital revolution in photography.
Relocating to Dayton has opened up new opportunities for me to persue my desire to work as a photojournalist. This SmugMug account is for the public to view photos from events I have covered. I sell advertising for the Enon Eagle. I photograph the Enon Eagles High School sports for the paper, submitting a few images from the game I photograph for no pay. I have this smugmug site to offer these photos to the school students and families.
