Photography has always been a joy of mine. My goal is to share my world around me with others. I don't do a great deal of digital "wizardry" and I try to leave my images as close to untouched as possible. Although I am a digital photography, I guess you could say I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to retouching or altering the images that I capture.
Exhibitions and Shows: - Kimo Theater Gallery: The Rail Yard Exhibit - September 15, 2011 - November 14, 2011
- The Wooden Cow Gallery: Featured Artist - "The Power of Place" - March 1, 2011 - March 26, 2011
- The Wooden Cow Gallery: Featured Artist - "20/10 Project" - January 1, 2010
- The Wooden Cow Gallery: Featured Artist - "Into The Shadows" - October 2, 2009
- One Up – “Flickr Show” – August 23, 2008
- First Annual “Fiesta de Frida” – Roosevelt Park – July 6, 2008
- Mama’s Minerals – The Wooden Cow Silent Auction and Fundraiser – June 6, 2008
- One Up – “Flickr Show” – May 3, 2008
- First Friday Art Show – The Factory on 5th – “April Fool Around” – April 4, 2008; Featured Artist
- First Friday Art Show – The Factory on 5th – “Spring Forward” – March 3, 2008
- First Friday Art Show – The Factory on 5th – “Shot Through The Heart” – February 1, 2008
- First Friday Art Show – The Factory on 5th – “Resolutions” – January 4, 2008
Awards: - Voted one of Top Five "Best Artists" - Best of City Issue - Albuquerque the Magazine - December 2010
- 1st Place Medal – “Speed” Photo Category – July 2008
awarded by the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Century - 2nd Place Medal – “Sportsmanship” Photo Category – July 2008
awarded by the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Century - 2nd Place Medal – “Gear” Photo Category – July 2008;
awarded by the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Century - 2nd Place Medal – “Bicycling” Photo Category – July 2008;
awarded by the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Century - Master Photographer Regnant (M.P.R.) – September 2004
Honorary Degree of Excellence; Awarded by the International Freelance Photographers Organization - Lifetime Distinction – December 2003
Lifetime Distinction of Honour for Photographic Achievement; Awarded by American Image Press
and the International Freelance Photographers Organization - Lifetime Achievement – October 2003
Achievement in the Art and Science of Photography; Awarded by
the International Freelance Photographers Organization
Client Highlights: US Body Painting Festival: 2007
US Body Painting Competition: 2006
Burlesque Noir: 2007 – Present
America Federation of Teachers – New Mexico: 2005 – 2007
New Mexico State Representative Sheryl Williams- Stapleton: 2005
Mrs. New Mexico – Koren Stewart: 2005
Cloud Dancers of the Southwest: 2004 – 2007
Professional Membership and Associations: American Society of Media Photographers, Associate Member – 2005 to Present
American Image Press – Accredited Press Photographer
American International News Service – Press Correspondent
One Model Place – Photographer – 2005 to Present
Publications:Erotic Provocateur: currently under development
Fetish Erotica: A Photo Collection. Published July, 2006 Available for preview or purchase here:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/311670