My Portfolio

Here is a selection of a few of my favorite photos from some of my recent shoots. Select any photo to view it as a larger image in its original ratio.

422 Boat Launch

422 Boat Launch

The sun setting on the 422 Boat Launch at Moraine State Park.

Baby Giraffe

Baby Giraffe

6 month old baby giraffe at the Columbus Zoo. (2021)

Barred Owl

Barred Owl

Barred Owl is a larger owl that lives in forested areas in the Northwestern part of the US.

Bee on a Flower

Bee on a Flower

A bumble bee pollinating a flower before the sun goes down.

Black Bear

Black Bear

Just a black bear having some fun at the Columbus Zoo.

Baby Gorilla Named Charlotte

Baby Gorilla Charlotte

This baby is known as a Mountain Gorilla. They are a part of the Eastern Gorilla family. Mountain Gorillas are endangered- there are an estimated 1,063 in the wild today.

Butterfly

Butterfly

A beautiful yellow butterfly on some tiny flowers.

Baby Alligators in Water

Baby Gators

This photo was taken at the Columbus Zoo in 2021 and was recently entered in a photo contest. The proceeds go to No Kid Hungry Foundation.

Camera Lens

Camera Lens

Say "Cheese"!

Cheetah Running

Cheetah Running

At the Columbus Zoo, they have an event called the Cheetah Run. This event you will watch a Cheetah run 65 miles per hour.

Cleland Rock

Look at That View

Cleland Rock may be apart of McConnells Mill, but its' overlook can stand alone.

Close Up Spider

Spider Close Up

Look at all the details of this little tiny spider. This little spider is a female Cross Orb Weaver.

Covered Bridge

McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge.

Spider In Web

Creepy Crawler

Creepy Crawler!!! Do not worry though. This spider is actually pretty small and cannot effect humans.

Covered Bridge at Ohiopyle

Covered Bridge at Ohiopyle

Black and White photo of the bike trail bridge. This was taken at Ohioplye State Park, PA.

Dahlia Flower

Dahlia Flower

Close up of a multicolor Daliha

Eckert's Bridge

Eckert's Bridge

This was entered into a photo contest for pathways. This is Eckerts Bridge at McConnells Mill State Park.

Elephant

Elephant at the zoo.

Cat

Giraffe Closeup

Giraffe sticking his tongue out at the Pittsburgh Zoo 2023. Fun fact, Giraffes actually do not have horns. On top of their head, they have cartilage covered with skin called ossicones.

Hell's Hallow

Hell's Hallow

Hells Hollow is apart of McConnell's Mill State Park. It is a short hike to a beautiful waterfall.

Two Hyacinth Macaws

Hyacinth Macaw

Hyacinth Macaw's are the largest macaw species. A Macaw will bond for life.

Rocky Wall

In Between the Falls

The pathway the connects the falls at Swallow Falls State Park.

Jellyfish Underwater

Jellyfish

This was taken in Galveston Texas at Moody Gardens in 2022. This photo was recently entered in a photo contest. The proceeds go to No Kid Hungry Foundation.

Jennings Forrest

Jennings

This is the swampy area of a trail at Jennings Environmental Education Center in Prospect, Pa.

Jennings Forrest

Jennings Views

In the middle of the woods, there lies a swamp with the perfect reflection.

Mushroom In the Sun

Mushroom In the Light

This little Mushroom stood out when I the light came through the trees.

A Lion Cub

Lion Cub

A lion cub.

Lioness

Lioness

Lioness on her rock at the Pittsburgh Zoo 2023. Lions are the only cats who roar together!

Shenandoah National Park

Leopard

This was taken at the Columbus Zoo in 2021 and was recently entered in a photo contest. The proceeds go to No Kid Hungry Foundation.

Luray Caverns

Luray Caverns

This was taken Luray Cavarns. The water is so clear that it is hard to tell which side is the relfection.

Mama Gorilla Holding a Baby Gorilla

Mama and Baby

Mama Gorilla with baby Charolette at the Pittsburgh Zoo 2023. We share around 98% of our DNA with Gorillas. Gorillas also have 16 different types of call.

Mill

McConnell's Mill

McConnell's Mill State Park. The iconic image of the park.

Husky with Blue Eyes

Mia Says Hello!

Mia loves attention.

Flower: Mini Grape Hyacinth

Mini Grape Hyacinth

This flower produces clusters of tiny grape-like florets on spikes in Spring.

Smaller Waterfall

Mini-Waterfall

Small water flow in between the rocks.

Morraine State Park

Morraine State Park

Moraine State Park Sunset on a Summers evening.

Mushrooms Growing on Tree

Mushroom Growing on Tree

Sometimes you have to look a little closer to find something naturally beautiful. Hidden mushrooms growing on the side of a tree.

Overview of a Lush Valley

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon

PA Grand Canyon overlook.

Path at Hell's Hollow

Path at Hell's Hollow

As the seasons change, so does the pathways. Sometimes looking closer gives you a new perspective.

Path in Woods

Path Less Traveled

Hidden in the Poconos, their is a path that leads to something wonderful. Follow the path to find a place called Dingman Falls.

Pittsburgh Bridge at Sunset

Pittsburgh at Sunset

Sun setting in Pittsburgh as the Night Nation Run Started. This was the overlook for a charity event for Stand Up to Cancer.

Ricketts Glen State Park

Ricketts Glen State Park

Waterfall at Ricketts Glen State Park. (2022)

Sea Lion Swimming

Sea Lion Swimming

Sea Lion enjoying a swim at the Columbus Zoo.

Shaded Tree

Shaded Tree

This tree may be small, but this tree stands out from the rest. For this little tree has the most color out of them all.

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

A warm fall day at Shenandoah National Park.

Brown Spider Between Rocks

Spider Between Rocks

Found this little guy hidding between the rocks.

Stairs at McConnells Mill

Stairs at McConnells Mill

This Spider was hiding between the rocks near Cucumber Falls. Cucumber Falls is located at Ohiopyle State Park, Pa.

Sunset on Ice

Sunset on Ice

Late February, the wether was still cold. However, seeing the sunset was worth seeing at Moraine State Park.

Swallow Falls

Swallow Falls

Swallow Falls near Deep Creak. On a warm Autum day.

Rushing Water

Swirling Water

A little swirl is created when the water starts to move in different directions.

Entrance to Swallow Falls

Entrance to Swallow Falls

Just a fall adventure to Maryland. This is the pathway to Swallow Falls State Park.

Tiger

Tiger

A couple of close up Tiger Lillies.

Tiger Lillies

Tiger Lillies

Bengal Tigers are known to be the largest amongst other wild cats. Fun fact, a group of Tigers are called an ambush or a streak!

Vivian the Sloth

Two Toed Sloth

Two-Toed Sloth at the Pittsburgh National Aviary. Two-Toed Sloths live in Central and South America in the rainforest.

Unknown Waterfall

Unnamed Waterfall

Sometimes going off the path can lead to something amazing.

Waterfall

Waterfall

An unknown waterfall off the trail.

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park

Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park.

Dog Covered In Snow

Winter Funs

No one enjoys playing in the snow more than a Golden Retriever does.