I am a specialty photographer in Ottawa, Illinois. My main job is wedding photography but I also do just about every type of photography including family portraits, Senior shoots, events, working for record labels etc. I also work for the newspaper which has helped me for the past five years in molding my eye for journalism. I don't like to do things traditionally and always strive for the unique or crazy. My motto is "Work passionately and have fun". I love photography and I constantly reach for perfection. My love of it all is what keeps me going. I have to see it this way, otherwise it is merely "work" and not passion. I am fascinated with light and shadows, and have often been called the "Light King". I am intrigued with the shades of light and shadow. I would like to make your wedding or event meaningful, unique, and fun. You will most likely see me on the ground, high in the air, or doing something dangerous to get a photo. Some of my achievements include featured works in Time Square, magazines, numerous photography site awards, and have had my work sold in galleries and gift shops.
Featured Galleries & Collections
BEST OF AND FAVS FROM 2011-11-11 RICHARD AND ERIN SANDOVAL WEDDING TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
Visitors 48
1970 photos
Created 21-Dec-11
Modified 21-Dec-11
BEST OF AND FAVS JARED AND SARAH WEDDING
Visitors 62
997 photos
Created 22-Oct-11
Modified 22-Oct-11
BEST OF AND FAVS OF JASON AND SARA 10-22-2011
Visitors 38
1049 photos
Created 5-Nov-11
Modified 5-Nov-11
Best of Conner Wedding Washington State
Visitors 50
786 photos
Created 5-Aug-11
Modified 5-Aug-11
BEST OF AND FAVS FROM ALEX AND COURTNEY DETWILER WEDDING
Visitors 18
924 photos
Created 10-Dec-11
Modified 10-Dec-11
CHAD AND AMIE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
Visitors 18
947 photos
Created 8-Nov-11
Modified 8-Nov-11
Nathan and LaConda Engagement shoot
Visitors 21
961 photos
Created 14-Dec-11
Modified 14-Dec-11
Murphy family shoot
Visitors 0
655 photos
Created 30-Dec-11
Modified 30-Dec-11
Ashton Spry
Visitors 3
795 photos
Created 26-Oct-11
Modified 26-Oct-11
JESSICA JESSEN SENIOR SHOOT
Visitors 14
738 photos
Created 31-Oct-11
Modified 31-Oct-11
Jenna Nicholl
Visitors 4
410 photos
Created 11-Dec-11
Modified 11-Dec-11
All Photographs
Spitfire Grill January 2012 Stage 212
Visitors 8
613 photos
Created 23-Jan-12
Modified 23-Jan-12
SHAW SHOOT
Visitors 8
602 photos
Created 7-Jan-12
Modified 7-Jan-12
Family photo 2012
Visitors 1
116 photos
Created 5-Jan-12
Modified 5-Jan-12
Cory and Amy Engagement
Visitors 16
388 photos
Created 4-Jan-12
Modified 4-Jan-12
Murphy family shoot
Visitors 0
655 photos
Created 30-Dec-11
Modified 30-Dec-11
Nathan and LaConda Engagement shoot
Visitors 21
961 photos
Created 14-Dec-11
Modified 14-Dec-11
Jenna Nicholl
Visitors 4
410 photos
Created 11-Dec-11
Modified 11-Dec-11
ALEX AND COURTNEY DETWILER WEDDING
Galleries 9
Modified 6-Dec-11
3110 photos
HARDIE SHOOT
Visitors 3
294 photos
Created 5-Dec-11
Modified 5-Dec-11
SHOOK FAM SHOOT
Visitors 5
276 photos
Created 5-Dec-11
Modified 5-Dec-11
UP ON THE ROOFTOP STAGE 212
Visitors 12
688 photos
Created 30-Nov-11
Modified 30-Nov-11
BRETAG
Visitors 14
262 photos
Created 29-Nov-11
Modified 29-Nov-11
DAN AND ANGIE
Visitors 9
305 photos
Created 28-Nov-11
Modified 28-Nov-11
RICHARD AND ERIN SANDOVAL WEDDING PECHANGA IN TEMECULA, CA
Galleries 19
Modified 15-Nov-11
6622 photos
CHAD AND AMIE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
Visitors 18
947 photos
Created 8-Nov-11
Modified 8-Nov-11
DEWALT FAMILY SHOOT
Visitors 39
880 photos
Created 30-Oct-11
Modified 30-Oct-11
JESSICA JESSEN SENIOR SHOOT
Visitors 14
738 photos
Created 31-Oct-11
Modified 31-Oct-11
Marty and Shirl Wedding
Galleries 7
Modified 26-Oct-11
1962 photos
Ashton Spry
Visitors 3
795 photos
Created 26-Oct-11
Modified 26-Oct-11
Jason and Sara Auter Wedding Galena Illinois
Galleries 10
Modified 31-Oct-11
3312 photos
Jared and Sarah Wedding
Galleries 10
Modified 17-Oct-11
3277 photos
Tyler Stroh
Visitors 14
425 photos
Created 13-Oct-11
Modified 13-Oct-11
Clayton and Stephanie Engagement shoot
Visitors 5
948 photos
Created 6-Oct-11
Modified 6-Oct-11
Brandon and Sarah Wall Wedding
Galleries 8
Modified 4-Oct-11
2217 photos
Alex and Courtney Engagement shoot
Visitors 12
684 photos
Created 1-Oct-11
Modified 1-Oct-11
Adam and Bethany Soltis
Galleries 10
Modified 26-Sep-11
2229 photos
John and Ariel Engagement
Visitors 9
1007 photos
Created 26-Sep-11
Modified 26-Sep-11
WOODLAND HOMECOMING 2011
Galleries 3
Modified 18-Sep-11
556 photos
Duffy
Visitors 36
532 photos
Created 17-Sep-11
Modified 17-Sep-11
Miramontes Wedding
Galleries 9
Modified 6-Sep-11
2397 photos
Brandon Thompson Senior Shoot
Visitors 9
401 photos
Created 27-Aug-11
Modified 27-Aug-11
Brian and Jamie Wedding
Galleries 9
Modified 23-Aug-11
2218 photos
Russell Family shoot
Visitors 12
539 photos
Created 16-Aug-11
Modified 16-Aug-11
Jason and Sara Engagement
Visitors 2
497 photos
Created 14-Aug-11
Modified 14-Aug-11
Jackie Skul Senior shoot
Visitors 29
596 photos
Created 12-Aug-11
Modified 12-Aug-11
Cassady Wedding
Galleries 10
Modified 5-Aug-11
2618 photos
Conner Wedding
Galleries 10
Modified 1-Aug-11
2825 photos
Favorite picture update to July 2011 from Website
Visitors 10
606 photos
Created 24-Jul-11
Modified 24-Jul-11
Adam and Beth Engagement
Visitors 12
356 photos
Created 18-Jul-11
Modified 18-Jul-11
Dan and Anna Wedding
Galleries 12
Modified 10-Jul-11
2259 photos
Chris and Sharon Engagement
Visitors 1
590 photos
Created 7-Jul-11
Modified 7-Jul-11
Ana Benegas Chiaventone
Visitors 7
215 photos
Created 4-Jul-11
Modified 4-Jul-11
Jessica Haywood shoot
Visitors 6
284 photos
Created 1-Jul-11
Modified 1-Jul-11
Jason and Andrea Engagement
Visitors 8
788 photos
Created 30-Jun-11
Modified 30-Jun-11
Andy and Brandi Oberhill Wedding
Galleries 11
Modified 20-Jun-11
1529 photos
John and Kelli Engagement
Visitors 6
486 photos
Created 25-Jun-11
Modified 25-Jun-11
Arsenic and Old Lace Engle Lane
Visitors 9
674 photos
Created 17-Jun-11
Modified 17-Jun-11
Richard and Erin Engagement
Visitors 62
1004 photos
Created 23-Dec-11
Modified 23-Dec-11
Susan and Chris Jason Wedding
Galleries 7
Modified 12-Jun-11
1990 photos
Brandon and Sarah engagement
Visitors 6
466 photos
Created 6-Jun-11
Modified 6-Jun-11
Tony and Mel Wedding
Galleries 11
Modified 23-May-11
2195 photos
Casas Quinceañera
Visitors 38
1103 photos
Created 18-May-11
Modified 18-May-11
Vagrant Life band shoot
Visitors 16
515 photos
Created 13-May-11
Modified 13-May-11
Dan and Anna Engagement
Visitors 6
536 photos
Created 12-May-11
Modified 12-May-11
Woodland High School Prom 2011 "INTROS"
Visitors 65
237 photos
Created 9-May-11
Modified 9-May-11
Woodland High School Prom 2011 "DANCING"
Visitors 102
195 photos
Created 10-May-11
Modified 10-May-11
IVCC EVENTS
Visitors 27
791 photos
Created 2-Sep-11
Modified 2-Sep-11
Woodland High School Prom 2011 "POSED"
Visitors 207
279 photos
Created 9-May-11
Modified 9-May-11
Brian and Jamie engagement
Visitors 18
631 photos
Created 6-May-11
Modified 6-May-11
Ottawa Prom 2011
Visitors 25
410 photos
Created 2-May-11
Modified 2-May-11
Rebekah Wilson
Visitors 1
111 photos
Created 21-Apr-11
Modified 21-Apr-11
Katelyn McDonald Senior shoot
Visitors 6
357 photos
Created 19-Apr-11
Modified 19-Apr-11
MWAH
Visitors 63
1578 photos
Created 12-Oct-11
Modified 12-Oct-11
Chris and Susan
Visitors 0
284 photos
Created 12-Apr-11
Modified 12-Apr-11
LPHS Presents Little Shop of Horrors viewing album
Visitors 59
1766 photos
Created 11-Apr-11
Modified 11-Apr-11
“THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER”
Visitors 4
784 photos
Created 8-Apr-11
Modified 8-Apr-11
Nate and Heather wedding
Galleries 11
Modified 22-Mar-11
2827 photos
Jennifer Fecht
Visitors 8
87 photos
Created 2-Mar-11
Modified 2-Mar-11
Angels Accents
Visitors 78
157 photos
Created 15-Mar-11
Modified 15-Mar-11
Swagert
Visitors 10
48 photos
Created 12-Feb-11
Modified 12-Feb-11
Mr. OHS 2011
Visitors 76
200 photos
Created 10-Feb-11
Modified 10-Feb-11
NWA Wrestling
Visitors 18
200 photos
Created 9-Feb-11
Modified 9-Feb-11
Andy and Brandi engagement
Visitors 70
252 photos
Created 1-Feb-11
Modified 1-Feb-11
Dawn Crissip
Visitors 10
294 photos
Created 30-Jan-11
Modified 30-Jan-11
fav 2010 engagement shoots
Visitors 8
320 photos
Created 28-Jan-11
Modified 28-Jan-11
Brian and Nikki family shoot
Visitors 8
390 photos
Created 26-Jan-11
Modified 26-Jan-11
STAGE 212'S "HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME, WISH YOU WERE HER"