As a freelance writer and photographer, an avid Nature and Wildlife supporter, and a member of The North American Nature Photography Association, I spend the majority of my time focused on the wildlife and natural wonders abundant in this part of the country. With the Great Smoky Mountains National Park only 30 miles away and the fact that I live surrounded by National Forests in almost every direction to encompass Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee, I can always find something that catches my eye whenever I walk out my door. Concerned with Nature conservation and our vanishing native plants and wildlife, it is my desire to document and record as much of this area as I can.

I began my journey of photography in the early 70’s starting out in sports and portrait photography – but it was my love of the great outdoors that naturally led me to focus my work on nature. I am an organic herb grower, North Carolina Master Gardener, National Wildlife Habitat Steward and have a certified NWF Backyard Habitat (10 mountainous acres adjacent to The Nantahala National Forest), and a lot of my work revolves around the garden and the abundant wildlife found here.

Natural setting portraits, event coverage and residential photography rounds out my portfolfio.

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