About Tom and Contact Info: Skills

Profile:

Landscape, Scenic and Travel Photographer located in Huntersville, North Carolina

Education:

Photography workshops and programs with such well-known nature photographers as Kevin Adams, Frans Lanting, Bill Lea, George Lepp, Don McGowan, Arthur Morris, Les Saucier, John Shaw and Tony Sweet

Presentations:

Carolinas Nature Photographers Association (Charlotte Chapter) – August 2008

Monthly Meeting Program: Digital Workflow with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Carolinas Nature Photographers Association (Charlotte Chapter) – February 2009

Monthly Meeting Program: Digital Workflow with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: Beyond the Basics

Charlotte Camera Club – September 2009

Monthly Meeting Program: Digital Workflow with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Charlotte REI/Carolinas Nature Photographers Association (Charlotte Chapter) – October 2009

Workshop on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Kevin Adams Waterfalls of North Carolina Photo Tour - October 2009

Tour Assistant and Digital Workflow Presentation

Carolinas Nature Photographers Association (Upstate Chapter) – January 2010

Monthly Meeting Program: Digital Workflow with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: Beyond the Basics

Carolinas Nature Photographers Association (Charlotte Chapter) – January 2010

Monthly Meeting Program: How to plan a Photo Outing

Teaching:

The Light Factory, Charlotte, NC – January-February 2010

4-Week Class – Intro to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Publications:

Blue Ridge Country Magazine

Individual images – July/August 2008 Feature “Best of the Blue Ridge”

Charlotte Observer

Uptown Charlotte Photo Feature – January 2005

Finalist – Reader Photo Contest – January 2007

Outdoor Photographer Magazine Website

“Your Favorite Places” Gallery – July 2007

Our State Magazine

Individual image and photo essay publications since June 2005

Photos for “Tarheel Towns” feature on Rutherfordton, NC – June 2008

WNC Magazine

Photos for “Treasure Hunt” and “Road Trip” features since May 2007

“Vistas” photo feature in July 2008, August 2008, November/December 2008

Camera in the Wild

“Looking vs. Seeing” - Written article and photos in the Spring (March) 2009 issue of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association quarterly newsletter.

Camera in the Wild

“Expose to the Right, or Not?” - Written article and photos, including the cover, in the Summer (June) 2009 issue of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association quarterly newsletter.

Camera in the Wild

“Why People Photograph” - Written article and photos in the Winter (January) 2010 issue of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association quarterly newsletter.

Camera in the Wild

“How to Plan a Photo Outing” - Written article and photos in the Spring 2010 issue of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association quarterly newsletter.

Awards and Honors:

Grandfather Mountain 2007 Nature Photography Weekend

Third Place, Accomplished Scenic Category

Mooresville Artist Guild Annual Photography Show – 2007

Second Place, Animals

Exhibits:

Group Exhibition – WSOC-TV Studios Gallery – November 2008

Group Exhibition – The Light Factory 2009 member’s Show

Group Exhibition – WSOC-TV Studios Gallery – November 2009

Numerous private collections throughout the US

Representation:

Currently seeking representation

Skills and Qualifications:

Specialty and high level of interest in small towns, railroad stations and scenic locations

Fluent in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

High level of familiarity with photographic locations throughout the Southeastern US

References:

Excellent references available upon request.