Bike riding on the Loop

This photo was created for the cover of the latest version of Tucson Guide. The loop bike trail in Tucson was the hero. There is a good news bad news story creating photos (this summer) for this editorial piece. The weather was hot and humid to the extreme and always threatening rain. But the good news- this makes for dramatic skies and wonderful light.

Tucson, Medical Center advertising

This year we created a campaign photo for Tucson Medical Center. Working for a large institution requires a team effort and this was a perfect synchronicity.

Arizona Highways Magazine - Tucson Mexican food story

This is the opening spread in Arizona Highways Magazine Nov. 2022 edition with a 12 page feature highlighting the majestically gastronomic Mexican food of Tucson. I had a great time getting to know the restauranteurs, gaining a finer understanding of their heritage, and how important family and the region of Mexico they're from affects their cuisine.

Architectural Exterior-casino at sunrise

This photo was created years ago for Desert Diamond Casino, south of Tucson. You never know what you're going to get when you are up all night photographing and then waiting for the sun to rise for a last shot. Sometimes the light is magic.

Environmental portrait of Brewmaster

A couple of months ago my photo assistant and I went to Yuma, Arizona to photograph the Prison Hill Brewery for Arizona Highways Magazine. Brewmasters are some of the most passionate and creative people. They gush! I always learn something about the process of beer making and the mindset of the creator. This classic view of Chris Wheeler came together without any directing on my part.

Dots Diner Bisbee Arizona

This photo was created for Arizona Highways Magazine recently. Dot’s Diner is located in Bisbee Az on the property of The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court. It’s a great place to photograph and stay, you get a full dose of 50s kitsch. I love the fact this diner was originally purchased mail order and delivered on a truck.

Terry Etherton

I became fascinated by environmental portraits early on seeing the work of Arnold Newman. This Portrait of Terry Etherton, photo gallery owner in Tucson, recently appeared in Arizona Highways Magazine. For me, getting a narrative to work for that person is the biggest challenge. This usually starts with a short interview to understand the subject’s story and find those sometimes obscure visual possibilities.

Dan Levinson portrait

If you want to get a good picture of Dan Levinson you have to take a running start. He has so much energy and exuberance it's contagious. This photo was created for the Southwest Folklife Alliance. He is a Master Artist Awardee.

The Graduate Hotel

Sometimes the most dramatic light happens just a minute or two before sunset and the sun breaks through a sliver cut in the clouds at the horizon. I took a chance going out on a windy and overcast day. At one point the wind blew my laptop sunshade into the pool. This photo was created for Arizona Highways Magazine at The Graduate Hotel in Tucson.

Recycling - Tucson Arizona

I love the photo business - you never know what you're going to be asked to photograph. There are always fun venues like this recycling facility and finding the right shot is my favorite kind of challenge.

Hotel Congress - Cup floor

This is the floor of The Cup restaurant at the Hotel Congress, Tucson. They say there are 10,000 coins underfoot. It never appeared in a magazine story about the hotel but I thought it added to the atmosphere and feel the place.