Although I was a professional photographer for a number of years, I couldn’t help from traveling somewhere just for fun and snapping some photos. Here are some samples from North America.

Although I was a professional photographer for a number of years, I couldn’t help from traveling somewhere just for fun and snapping some photos. Here are some samples from New Zealand.

Although I was a professional photographer for a number of years, I couldn’t help from traveling somewhere just for fun and snapping some photos. Here are some samples from Europe.

Although I was a professional photographer for a number of years, I couldn’t help from traveling somewhere just for fun and snapping some photos. Here are some samples from the Caribbean.

Although I was a professional photographer for a number of years, I couldn’t help from traveling somewhere just for fun and snapping some photos. Here are some samples from Australia.

Although I was a professional photographer for a number of years, I couldn’t help from traveling somewhere just for fun and snapping some photos. Here are some samples from Asia.

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As CCD sensitivity increased, more and more opportunity opens to include backyard astronomers in major photographs and discoveries. I have had an affliction for the night sky since I was a young, and today capturing the wonders in my backyard is a great way to spend a summer night.

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Here is a flyer produced to promote backyard astrophotography nights that I host to introduce anyone interested to the subject. Flyer photographs of the Milky Way Galaxy and Observatory were captured using my mounted 5D Mark II.

Click the link above for the full resolution flyer.

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Additional Photographs

Testing latest Camera design for Astrophotography

Testing latest Camera design for Astrophotography

Telescope

Telescope

Milky Way Galaxy

Milky Way Galaxy

 

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These are my design plans for a basement upgrade to to an apartment in New York. The plans were a large help from material purchasing and final build requirements. You can see final build photos compared with the design at the end of the document.

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As one of the lead photographers and correspondents covering a college graduation in New York state, I had the privilege of capturing a poignant moment that ended up being featured in The Atlantic’s April 2016 issue. Mikhail Zinshteyn, a contributing writer for The Atlantic and a program manager at the Education Writers Association, wrote an article titled “The Growing College Degree Wealth Gap,” in which my image was featured. Zinshteyn is known for selecting images from premier media correspondents such as The Associate Press (AP) and Reuters, so being included in his media selection was truly an honor.

The Atlantic Monthly, founded in 1857, is a literary and cultural commentary magazine that has maintained its relevance over the years by publishing quality writing on politics, foreign affairs, and the arts. Today, it has a readership of over 1.2 million people, making it one of the most influential and respected publications in the world. Being featured in The Atlantic was a proud moment for me as a photographer and correspondent, and it was a testament to the power of visual storytelling in shaping the narrative of important social issues.

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Acting as the director and owner of Stony Studio, based in Washington, D.C., I have traveled extensively to over 82 countries to cover the stories that matter. My work has been featured by some of the world’s premier media companies, including FOX Television, National Public Radio (NPR), The Associated Press, the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), and the WorldNews (WN) Network.

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Stony Studio gets you closer to the stories that matter. Through the best photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Stony Studio captivates and entertains a global community through travel expeditions, film production, location-based entertainment and experiences, and some of the most engaging digital albums. A joint venture with top international outlets, Stony Studio provides access to media all over the world.

Below is a sample of some of my travel locations with selected pieces of my work, used as links on my Studio webpage. See the Stony Studio website above for more detail.

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Africa Asia Australia caribbean Europe New Zealand North America North Korea Pacific Russia South America United States