A knack for the moments worth keeping
Landscapes from the Carpathians, motorsport in a cloud of tire smoke, and the odd cat who sat still long enough. Shot on Canon, finished in Photoshop, and available hi-res on Getty Images.
Why I shoot
Taking pictures has been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember, ever since I was big enough to hold a full-size camera. I would not call myself a professional. What I do have is a knack for spotting those special moments, the kind you want to hold onto long after they are gone. That is the part I love.
I learned the basics on a trusty Canon Rebel T6 and fell for editing in Photoshop along the way. Recently I upgraded to the Canon R7, and it has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. There is nothing quite like the challenge of learning new gear, and the excitement of what a fresh perspective will bring.
The kit behind the frames
Nothing exotic. Gear I know well, pointed at the right moment.
Canon R7
The step up from my old Rebel T6. A faster, sharper mirrorless body with the reach and burst speed to catch things the T6 never could, from a hawk in flight to a car mid-corner.
A Tamron 400mm, and friends
The long glass I reach for when the subject is far away, whether that is wildlife or a race car three corners down the track. Paired with wider lenses when the whole landscape is the subject.
Adobe Photoshop
Where every frame gets finished. I fell for editing early, and it is still where a good capture turns into a photograph: exposure balanced, color dialed in, distractions cleaned up.
The gallery
A selection of my favorites: Carpathian landscapes, a little motorsport, and a few that just made me smile. Click any frame to open it larger.
Images here are sized and compressed to be web-friendly. Want the full-resolution file? Every shot is available hi-res on Getty Images, just below.
Never miss the light: the Golden Hour Planner
Sunrise photography lives and dies by timing, and the window is shorter than most people think. The best color often shows up before the sun clears the horizon, so even arriving right at sunrise can mean arriving late.
That is the gap this little tool closes. It works backward from the real sunrise and hands you the one number that matters: the exact minute to set your alarm.
- Set your spot. Tell it where you are shooting so it knows the true sunrise time.
- Add your routine. How long you take to get ready, plus your honest travel time.
- Get your wake-up minute. Buffered so you are on site early for the build, not scrambling during it. It even remembers your settings for next time.
Own a hi-res copy
Every image in the gallery above is a web-friendly preview. If you want the full-resolution file, to print it big or license it for a project, you can buy it straight from my portfolio on Getty Images.
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Whether you are after a full-resolution print, have feedback on a shot, or just want to talk cameras, I am always glad to hear from you. Do not hesitate to reach out.