Heirlooms...
One of my most cherished possessions is a simple black-and-white photo of my grandparents, a young couple walking hand-in-hand down a busy American city street in 1941. It was taken the very weekend they secretly eloped, a bold move during a time when young people rarely defied convention. This single, unassuming image has become a legacy, holding a lifetime of love, courage, and adventure—a story that continues to inspire and connect our family across generations.
I believe every couple deserves a keepsake that holds their unique story, capturing their love and their journey. That’s why I approach every wedding and engagement shoot with the same reverence, knowing these images will become heirlooms to pass on, just like my grandparents’ photo.
A bit about me…
Unlike many photographers who focus on likes and online acclaim, I find real fulfillment in documenting genuine connections. My happiness lies in capturing those meaningful, often fleeting moments that bring out the real story of two people in love. My photography journey has taken me around the world—where my work has been featured on the pages of The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and many other international publications as well as to diverse destinations where I’ve captured countless stories. Capturing reportages for Getty Images, Orchard Photography, and the now sadly defunct Spectrum Pictures - has deepened my photography experience and shaped my perspective.
Today, I call Prague home, where I live with three rescued cockatiels and a partner who encourages me to continue my pursuit of my artistic endevours as a photographer. When I photograph couples, I bring both a love of storytelling and a focus on creating images that will be meaningful, timeless, and personal—ones that you’ll cherish not just today, but for a lifetime.
AWARDS
1st Place Award, Best of Photojournalism, Magazine Feature Picture Story
1st Place Award, Best of Photojournalism, Magazine Feature
Czech Press Photo - various awards
WPJA World's Top 100 Artistic Guild Photographer
KNPA Sports Photographer of the Year
Hearst Journalism Award
THE BEST AWARD
Being told by a woman who runs an orphanage in Ukraine that American couples were traveling there to adopt children after they had seen my reportage on their plight. Knowing that my reportages gave some of these children a new chance at life is priceless. It is the highlight of my photojournalism career. No award can beat that!
EXHIBITIONS
New York City - Angel Orensanz Gallery
Prague - Václav Špála Gallery (group show)
Prague - Manes Exhibition Hall (group show)
Louisville - various
COMPETITION JUDGE:
Press Photographer's Association of Greater Los Angeles (2023)