Where real stories are told, and photos are narratives, not portraits.



Storytelling Photographer
East Tennessee & beyond...


The whole point of a photo is the story behind it...

Black and white photo of a couple embracing in a grassy field with mountains.

"He has made

everything beautiful

in its time."

ecc. 3:11

How we remember the life we lived or the impact our business has is dependent on the frames through which it was captured.


It is photos like these that make you realize how beautiful and fleeting life is. The narrative that is woven through every story gives glory to the one who made it all.



I want these photographs to be warm, tangible, and rare.


I can't wait to get to know you. Your narrative is important to me - so let's talk, plan, film, and capture something real.

Children running and playing on a busy urban street in black and white photo.
Group of happy African children smiling and waving in an outdoor setting.
Joyful African woman with afro hair laughing and dancing in a black and white candid photo.
Western man walking through busy African market street surrounded by large group of local children.
Young African child in white dress standing beside scooter toy near brick wall, black and white.
Black and white portrait of an emotional African woman wiping tears beside a laughing elderly man outdoors.
Dignitaries in suits greeting each other on a stadium track at a packed sports event in Africa.
Black and white photo of African children raising hands in a crowded indoor gathering.
Young African girl carrying a baby on her back while seated among children in black and white.
White Toyota Land Cruiser splashing through muddy water on an off-road dirt track.
Group of joyful African children posing and making gestures for a black and white photo.
Three African children standing outdoors near a river with mountains and palm trees in background.
A large group of African children gather on a street, smiling and gesturing at the camera.
Two people walking along a sandy beach with ocean waves nearby.
Man and child lying on wet sand near a large rock on a beach in black and white photography.
Children playing in African village street with mountains visible in cloudy background.
Two young boys laughing and smiling together in a grassy field, black and white photo.
Silhouettes of four people posing on a rocky cliff at dusk.
My time in Africa shaped my eye for photography.
Leaning into the fabric of humanity birthed something real.
Beyond the trends and social flurry, there is life.
This is what was meant to be captured.

"For the people who want to remember the real life they lived.


Where memories are held in frames that captured what you deserve to keep."

Testimonials

These pictures are incredible! Celebrating one year in Knoxville tonight and thinking about all that God has done. These pictures are such a great memorial! Thank you, Daniel!!!!

Chad & tana

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