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F8 Explorer ... Why?<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/div>\n [vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Reason One: “F\/8 and BE THERE!”<\/span><\/h5>\n

First day in my first newspaper staff position, my boss told me to always remember the phrase … “F\/8 and be there!” <\/span><\/p>\n

When arriving for a breaking news, a news photographer never knows how long he will have to the point you could blink and realize you missed the shots because you weren’t fast enough. <\/span><\/p>\n

Set your aperture to F\/8 and don’t be afraid to get those photos. Make sure you have what you need. <\/span><\/p>\n

For me this has come to mean to be aware of the moment and don’t hesitate to take the photos. Be in the moment, and don’t overthink the shots. <\/span><\/p>\n

There’s plenty of time for those artistic shots, but when a moment passes … it’s gone forever. <\/span><\/p>\n

This website is based in the lesson of that “F\/8” motto. This website is my place to share the moments I capture. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s a place where I will try not to overthink what I’m doing … and just do it before it’s gone forever. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1505376354305{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInLeft” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1690059420390{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Reason Two: “Adventure & Exploration”<\/span><\/h5>\n

In my early days as a photographer, I found that I was out there experiencing life while exploring the world around me.  <\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve been rear sweep in 50 foot flat-bottom boats called Batteaux while shooting rapids on the James River, marched across battlefields to the sounds of cannon fire as a Civil War reenactor, flown on World War II era bombers, held a baby black bear, stared into the eyes of hawks & eagles at close range, walked among the smoldering trees of forest fires and even caught video of a rock thrown at me while photographing those seeking proof that Big Foot really exists.
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Yet somewhere along the line, I lost my grip on my love of photography with it seeming like only so much work. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, I’ve managed to re-find that love once more. And with it, I find I want to open the doors and windows of life to see what’s out there that I can find, experience and capture for others to share with me. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

So …  in Conclussion<\/span><\/h5>\n

This website is a healthy dose of encouragement and a reminder. <\/span><\/p>\n

It reminds me to hold onto my love of hunting photographs and stories as these skills and a bless gift given me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Love my life, and love the gift of what I do. <\/span><\/p>\n

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