Commercial Photography – Behind the Scenes
If you want to know what it’s like to work in commercial photography, I have some behind-the-scenes photos from a
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Photographing What I’m Doing
“Go big or go home,” is a saying that I heard a lot as a youth and young adult and
NBA2K in Indianapolis – Live esports tournament
Recently I had an opportunity to photograph something new: esports! Indianapolis played host to a 5v5 NBA2K tournament, called The
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Deftones at TCU Amphitheater
When I tell people I’m photographing a concert, their first thoughts are that I’m working for a publication or for
Zach’s on a Photography Podcast!
Hey, I was a guest on the Quinn Aden podcast! He’s a great interviewer! We talked photography, photo tech, business
2022 Winter Photo Walk in Nature
This week I took a winter walk to shake off the Great Holiday Malaise and get back to taking some
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2021
Well, we’re back to photographing major sporting events! Here are some of my favorite photos from the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon,
New Partnership with Think Tank Photo
I’m excited to announce a partnership with my favorite camera bag brand: Think Tank Photo! I’ve been using their bags
The Art of Everyday Photography
I feel that “everyday” photography is greatly underrated. Scroll any social media feed and you’ll see plenty of tropical locations
Late Night Photography
Doing some late night photography lead to something I almost never do: using a tripod. Taking out the trash late
13 Minutes in the Fog – A Photographic Journey
The title of this series is 13 Minutes in the Fog: A Photographic Journey. A foggy morning is always great
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Editorial Photo Shoot – Behind the Scenes – How I Shoot
Recently I did an editorial photo shoot for PUNCH magazine. They have a series profiling long-time bartenders and they hired
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Stonewall Sports – Indianapolis Kickball
Stonewall Sports Indianapolis is a community sports organization for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. I went out to document opening day
From the Archive: A Day Documenting Life in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana is the home of Indiana University, my alma mater. I found these photos from a visit 5 years
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A Spectacular Convergence of Nature, Art, and People
Today we make a return visit to the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres at Newfields in
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The Serenity of McCormick’s Creek State Park
Seeing the peace and serenity of McCormick’s Creek State Park, it’s easy to see how this became the first state
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Family Day Trip to Beautiful Key West
While visiting the Florida Keys, we decided to visit Key West for a day. It sounds a bit odd to
Robert is Here fruit stand in Homestead, Florida
If you ever find yourself visiting Everglades national park, I HIGHLY recommend a stop at the Robert is Here fruit
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High Contrast Black and White Nature Photography at Home
Looking for a fresh perspective on my own surroundings, I created some black and white nature photography in my yard.
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Native Plants and Animals at the Wonder Gardens
The Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs, Florida has been an area landmark since 1936. Originally built as a roadside
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Dive into the Sea: Underwater Photography in the Sunshine State
Pictures are just better when they’re taken at close range. So when going to the beach, I brought a waterproof camera. Here are the results… … Continue readingDive into the Sea: Underwater Photography in the Sunshine State
Adjusting to Life on the Road – Travel with Kids
Travel with Kids If you’ve followed my work for any length of time, you know that I shoot a lot
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Beautiful Wildlife on Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park
After a year of staying near home and only visiting state parks, I had forgotten just how large national parks
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Havana Spice Restaurant – Homestead, Florida
Being a documentary photographer means photo stories present themselves at random times, including while waiting for takeout at an eclectic
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Finding Fine Art in Sports Photography
In addition to focusing on action and emotion, I like to find the art in sports photography. Here are some
Photography Tips: Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio affects everything we do as photographers, from creating images in-camera to making prints and posting photos online. Here
Basketball Emotion in the Hoosier State
I’ve missed photographing all the Hoosier basketball emotion around the state over the last year. If you haven’t heard, Indiana
Fundamentals of Photography: Shadows
The literal definition of photography “drawing with light.” So the fundamentals of photography are shadows and light. Sometimes it’s important
Getting Great at Snow Photography
Oh man, it’s been snowing so much here in Indiana. It’s a lot more than we get most winters. So,
Photography Practice: Return to the Scene
A good photography practice can be to return to the same scene multiple times to photograph it under different conditions.
Moody Photos of Night Snow
Twenty years into photography, it’s rare to find a subject I haven’t already photographed in some capacity. Enter Night Snow.
Documenting Construction, Design and Collaboration
Documentary construction photography, design & collaboration for Cityscape Residential for their website by Common Design. … Continue readingDocumenting Construction, Design and Collaboration
Just Get Out and Make Photos
One thing I’ve learned in my 17 years of professional photography is sometimes you need to just get out and
6o Minute Photo Shoot & Blog Post
This morning I decided to try an experiment. I would see if I could shoot, edit and make a blog
Single Photos Forming a Collection
Going through some images from 2020, I started to see a lot of single images that I hadn’t published. When
Sun in the Wintertime
What’s a photographer to do in a pandemic? I’m someone who likes to photograph people most of all. I need
A Winter Walk
It’s winter in the Midwest. What’s a social-distancing photographer to do? Go for a walk in the woods! Grateful to
How to choose the right photographer for you
How to find a great photographer to work with for your family portraits, wedding, or event. … Continue readingHow to choose the right photographer for you
Engledow Holiday Decor
Holiday decor designed and photographed for Engledow Group in Indianapolis area. … Continue readingEngledow Holiday Decor
See more: Eating Well Magazine’s Thanksgiving Issue
Photos for Eating Well magazine of Nate and Liz Brownlee, owners/operators of Nightfall Farm in Crothersville, Indiana. … Continue readingSee more: Eating Well Magazine’s Thanksgiving Issue
Fall Photography in Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Took at walk with the kids at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers Indiana and got some great fall photos. … Continue readingFall Photography in Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
As It Lies
I’m not a golfer, so it felt a bit odd to start taking photos of lost golf balls. However, I recently
Seek & Find
Nothing like a good ol’ fashioned last-minute photo assignment. I was asked at 4:30 to accompany my 8-year-old to the
It’s May
It’s May and we’re half in the box. Documenting life in the here-and-now has been very interesting. As a trained
Closeness
As the quarantine presses on, I’m finding a lot of different experiences to photograph. The first story I published on
Photographing the Distance
Robert Capa was a famous photojournalist who, among other things, stormed the beach at Normandy with American troops on D-Day,
Change of Course
We’re all doing things a bit differently these days. One thing that’s interesting to me is how some of the
First Day of School
Now that we’re all out of school, I thought, “Hey, let’s do a post about the first day of school!”
18th Street Indy
Hammond, Indiana-based brewery 18th Street comes to Indianapolis. … Continue reading18th Street Indy
Perry K Steam Plant
If you’ve been in downtown Indianapolis you’ve surely noticed the billowing steam that emanates from the Perry K Steam Plant.
Shooting a Photo Story
Today we head to the creek to look for a little motivation for shooting a photo story. It can be
Monumental Marathon
Last fall marked my third time documenting the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. It’s always a lot of action and emotion with
Bethel Cemetery
One of the many reasons I love my work is that I never know what type of shoots are going
Indiana City Brewing
Indiana City Last week I visited Indiana City Brewing on the southeast side of downtown Indianapolis to check out their
Check out 2019 Indy Mural Fest
Documentary photography from Indy Mural Fest, Indianapolis Indiana 2019 … Continue readingCheck out 2019 Indy Mural Fest
Aaron Scamihorn
Aaron Scamihorn – Ronlewhorn Industries Indianapolis artist Aaron Scamihorn works as a graphic designer and illustrator. Under his company Ronlewhorn
Indiana Pacers and Motorola
The NBA season is about to get underway, so I thought it time to finally share this shoot from last
Flat Fork Creek Park
Visiting Flat Fork Creek Park Flat Fork Creek Park is tucked away in the southeast corner of Fishers, Indiana. During
Turkey Run State Park
Our story this week features Turkey Run State Park in western Indiana. Carved by glaciers millions of years ago, this
Angola Wire
Earlier this year I headed up to northern Indiana to visit Angola Wire, a company that makes wire displays for