07/28/2026
I'm honored to share that "Beak to Beak" has been awarded First Place – Fine Art in the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) Best Of... 2026 competition.
This image captures a brief, quiet exchange between a loon parent and chick—one of those moments that is easy to miss, yet says so much through a simple gesture. I chose a restrained black-and-white treatment to remove distraction and focus on connection, care, and proximity.
Beak to Beak is part of my ongoing project, Quiet Places Remain, an exploration of solitude, stillness, and the quiet persistence of wild places.
I'm grateful to the judges at ASMP for this recognition and to everyone who has supported my work. Thank you.
First Place – Fine Art
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) Best Of... 2026