Awards and Recognition
Over time some of my images have been recognized or awarded across various international/local competitions or publications.
Recognized by
The Photos
NIKON Z9 · 600MM F/4 · 1/3200 · F/4 · ISO 2200 · HANDHELD · Huntley meadows VA · jul 2025
- 9th place - Animal Kingdom Category - Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2025
- Link to Press Release
- Nominated - reFocus Awards - International Discovery of the Year - Wildlife
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
NIKON Z8 · 800MM F/6.3 · 1/500 · F/6.3 · ISO 720 · HANDHELD · NORTHERN VIRGINIA · DEC 2024
- Winner - Wonderful Wildlife - Piedmont Environmental Council 2025 Photo Contest
- Link to Press Release
- Awarded 1st place in the birds category - Annual Fredericksburg Photography Show - 2025
- Shortlist - Animal Kingdom Category - Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2025
- Nominated - reFocus Awards - International Discovery of the Year - Wildlife
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
Nikon Z9 · 600mm f4 TC @ 840MM · 1/2500 · f/5.6 · ISO 180 · Handheld · Machias Seal Island · Aug 2025
- Awarded Best In Show - Annual Fredericksburg Photography Show - 2025
- Nominated - reFocus Awards - International Discovery of the Year - Wildlife
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
NIKON Z8 · 400MM F/4.5 · 1/500 · F/4.5 · ISO 20000 · HANDHELD · ASHBURN VA · MAY 2025
- Shortlist - Black & White Category - Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2025
- Nominated - reFocus Awards - International Discovery of the Year - Wildlife
- Honorable Mention - Monochrome Category - Annual Fredericksburg Photography Show - 2025
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
Nikon Z9 · 600mm f4 TC · 1/3200 · f/4 · ISO 600 · Handheld · Huntley Meadows VA · jul 2025
- Shortlist - Animal Kingdom Category - Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2025
- Nominated - reFocus Awards - International Discovery of the Year - Wildlife
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
Nikon Z8 · 14-24 F2.6 · Bendro Polaris · Delicate Arch, Utah · March 2025
- Shortlist - Night and Low Light Category - Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2025
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
NIKON Z8 · 14-24 F2.6 · BENDRO POLARIS · Ida Gulch, UTAH · MARCH 2025
- Shortlist - Night and Low Light Category - Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2025
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
NIKON Z8 · 14-24 F2.8 · 64 image stack · arches national park, UTAH · MARCH 2025
- Shortlist - Night and Low Light Category - Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2025
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
The Photos
NIKON Z9 · 600MM F/4 · 1/1250 · F/4 · ISO 2800 · HANDHELD · Huntley meadows VA · june 2025
- Nominated - Exposure One Awards - Nature Black and White - Animals
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
The Photos
NIKON Z9 · 600MM F/4 · 1/2500 · F/4 · ISO 1400 · HANDHELD · Huntley meadows VA · may 2025
- Nominated - Exposure One Awards - Nature Black and White - Wild Portraits
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
The Photos
NIKON Z9 · 600MM F/4 @ 840MM · 1/2000 · F/5.6 · ISO 5000 · HANDHELD · ocean city MD · aug 2025
- Nominated - Exposure One Awards - Nature Black and White - Minimalism
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
NIKON Z8 · 800MM F/6.3 · 1/4000 · F/7.1 · ISO 1100 · HANDHELD · FREDERICKSBURG VA · MAR 2025
- Awarded 1st place in the "Our Hometown" category - Annual Fredericksburg Photography Show - 2025
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
The Photos
NIKON Z9 · 600MM F/4 · 1/400 · F/4 · ISO 2200 · HANDHELD · Huntley meadows VA · Sept 2025
- 1st place - Friends of Huntley Meadows 2025 annual photo contest
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
FUJIFILM X-T5 · XF150–600Mm @ 539MM · 1/1000 · F/8 · ISO 5000 · HANDHELD · HUNTLEY MEADOWS · JUN 2024
- Published in the Sept/Oct 2024 issue of Virginia Wildlife Magazine for an article about Huntley Meadows Park in Northern VA
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
THE PHOTOS
NIKON Z8 · NIKKOR Z 14–24MM F/2.8 S @ 24MM · 1/25 · F/10 ·
ISO 64 · HANDHELD · PITTSBURGH, PA · NOV 2024
- Honorable Mention - Architecture Category - Annual Fredericksburg Photography Show - 2025
A few of my images have been recognized through local shows, international contests, or publication. Click a title to see the details.
