As a photojournalist, Steve strives to use photography in the literal Greek sense – “to write with light” – to communicate ideas, capture the essence of events, and make images that reveal the unexpected, instill compassion, and celebrate life.

As an artist, Steve ventures outside of traditional photojournalism. I love to experiment with mixed media, which allows for a wide range of creative expression.  This includes my portrait photography work.

Accomplishments

Accepted as a participant “Truth With a Camera Workshop”

First-Place award for best multimedia production project.

Region Five National Press Photographer Monthly Clip Contest Quincy Herald-Whig

Second-Place Feature/Single Pictures (Nationals)

First-Place Feature/Single Pictures

First-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures

Second-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures

First-Place Feature/Single Pictures

First-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures (Nationals)

Department of Defense Combined Forces Thomas Jefferson Awards

First-Place Civilian /Contract Photographer of the Year

United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Merit Awards

First-Place Civilian /Contract Photographer of the Year

Department of Defense Combined Forces Thomas Jefferson Awards

First-Place Civilian /Contract Photographer of the Year

United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Merit Awards

First-Place Civilian/Contract Photographer of the Year

Region Seven NPPA Monthly Clip Contest Sedalia Democrat

Second-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures

Second-Place Feature/Single Pictures

Third-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures

Region Seven NPPA Monthly Clip Contest Branson Daily News

First-Place Feature/Single Pictures

Second-Place Feature/Single Picture

Third-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures

Third-Place Feature/Single Pictures

Third-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures

Missouri Press Association

First-Place Best Photo Essay/Dailies

Third-Place Best Photo Illustration/Dailies

First-Place Best Coverage of Rural Life & Agriculture/Dailies

Honorable Mention Best Photo Package/Dailies