FUN!  Fun! and Yes, more FUN!

I love getting hired to photograph private parties—birthdays, family reunions, graduation celebrations, anniversaries—you name it. Most of the time I’m photographing events here in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, but I’ve also been flown around the country for some of the bigger ones: the Miracle Party in Colorado, wild events in Las Vegas, and even the occasional Texas or California blowout. (Pro tip: what happens in Vegas… usually still shows up in the photo gallery.)

It’s not just private parties. Nightclubs, event planners, charities, social groups, and company celebrations have kept me busy with everything from themed galas and sports celebrations to grand openings and holiday parties. Every event is different—and that’s half the fun. A nightclub grand opening? Loud, colorful, flashing lights, people everywhere—it’s like trying to photograph a rave inside a kaleidoscope.

And I love photographing people—whether I’m bunching them into a group photo, catching them busting moves on the dance floor, or spotlighting the entertainment on stage.

That’s where 35+ years of experience really comes in handy. I know when to step in and organize a group, when to give a little direction, and when to disappear into the background and let the fun happen. Parties are unpredictable—and honestly, that’s what I love about them. My job is to keep up with the chaos, make people comfortable, and capture the moments you didn’t even know were happening.

But my favorite gigs? Charity events. Photographing The Miracle Party for the last eleven years has been an absolute blessing—the kids, the entertainment, the volunteers, all incredible. I’ve also worked with The City of Hope breast cancer organization, Strike for Kids, the American Red Cross, and Serenity Springs Wildlife Center.  There’s just something magical about photographing a charity event… and let’s face it, it’s way easier to cry happy tears when you’re already holding a camera in front of your face.