Coastal Click Photography

06/21/2026

Father's Day is always bittersweet now. I lost my dad and my stepdad several years ago. Both helped define who I am as a person. They were both hard working men, both mechanics. My dad, Robert, was an air force veteran (I was actually born in Spanaway, Washington while he was serving.) He worked on 18 wheelers for years and always loved classic cars. My stepdad, who raised me from when I was only 7 years old was an incredible human. He worked in restaurants for years and then started working on cars in his late 20's. At one point he worked for a car racing company installing wiring in one of their consumer models. Later in life he worked for Tropical shipping and he spent over 20 years there. He loved that company. He worked on all their heavy equipment. He instilled his work ethic in me. He was always always ready to work, stayed late, worked overtime, and greeted everyone with kindness. Everyone loved him. I miss them both dearly.
Now I consider it a great honor to photograph so many awesome dads. I love when wives and kids share the photos I took along with heartfelt stories of how much they love their dads.
Don't take a minute for granted. If you have a dad, tell them you love them.
Happy Father's Day in Heaven to my two dads and Happy father's day to all the dads who try their hardest to be the best role models. Your kids see you even when you think they don't.

06/10/2026

Pride month is in full swing! One of my favorite events of the year is coming up later this week. My friends at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County are having their 2nd annual Pride Shabbat this Friday. Last year's event sold out! It's not too late to get tickets!
You can see info and purchase tickets here: https://jewishpb.org/pride-shabbat-6-12-26/

Love, inclusion, and community were on full display at the Pride Shabbat hosted by Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County last year.
It was a beautiful evening bringing together LGBTQ+ community members, allies, families, and friends to celebrate Shabbat in a welcoming and affirming space. Through meaningful traditions, connection, and shared values, we honored the diversity that strengthens our Jewish community. Together, we continue building a community where everyone is seen, valued, and celebrated.

Check out these photos from last year and imagine yourself joining us this year, in a room full of joy, color, and inclusion!

06/10/2026

I'm so thankful that I get to work with so many amazing nonprofit organizations. I know that for all nonprofits, every dollar they spend matters. Not every organization can spend tens of thousands of dollars for every event. Sometimes, it's the small gatherings that make a huge impact.
Recently I've photographed some smaller events that could have been benefitted greatly from having a simple sound system, and I've had quite a few events in really dark spaces that could have come to life with some fun lighting.
For those smaller events, I have some great add-ons that will add that extra dynamic charm to make a lasting impression on your guests. If I'm already photographing your event, these add-ons can be an easy way to boost your event without having to bring in more vendors and a lot more costs.
Check out this flyer and keep us in mind for those moments when you need a little help making a bigger impact!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

This week kicked my b***y! We got back from Alaska last week, and I immediately jumped into a 5 day conference. I spent this whole week at the First There First Care Conference, photographing EMT's, firefighters, and medical directors from around the country who gathered together to learn the newest techniques, best practices, and greatest tips so they can excel in their roles.
I have to say that I'm so impressed with the commitment these first responders put into learning and growing! They bring in incredible speakers and exhibitors so they get the best training possible.
This year's venue was new, as it's typically held at the Hard Rock, but they moved to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center this year. WOW! They just did a huge renovation and it's super pretty.
But, dang, it's BIG. They really had outgrown the Hard Rock. The move to the convention center was really crucial to their growth. It was a LOT of ground to cover though.
Each day there were different things happening. They had conference tracks in Mobile Integrated Health, Resuscitation, Advanced burn support, EMS, and more. They had competitions in Nursing, ALS, and Honor guard. They had a cadaver lab, airway workshops, an escape room, and simulation labs for hands on learning. They had state meetings and committee meetings for a variety of groups. They had a great exhibit hall with all the state of the ar2 things they might need. And they capped it off with an after party that was pirates and sirens themed. I had my photobooth set up there and it was a hit!
On just the first day I walked 7.3 miles and then the miles continued throughout the week. My total for the 4 days was 24.3 miles!! It was a LOT of walking and a LOT of photos! Huge thanks to my 2nd photographer, JP, for helping me capture all the magic!
I'm not gonna lie, my favorite part was all the therapy dogs that I got to pet. 🤣
For real though, I'm so thankful that our first responders have this kind of training so they can take the best possible care of us when we need them the most.
Congrats to the FTFC committee on a job well done!

05/31/2026

Ahhhh summer in Palm Beach....🌴🌴🌴🌞🌞🌞
I've heard that things slow down, but it's been a pretty crazy month still, with 26 events photographed. School just got out on Friday. So maybe that will make the traffic better and motivate some people to go out of town 🤣.
My wife and I, along with my in-laws, just got back from a fantastic cruise to Alaska. Thanks to my photography team for capturing all the events that happened while I was gone!
Anyone want to guess how many photos a professional photographer takes on a 10 day vacation? We spent a couple days in Seattle and then boarded the Norwegian Encore to go to juno, ketchikan, skagway, Glacier bay, and vancouver. Then when we got back to Seattle we took a day trip up to Mount Saint Helens. It was just so beautiful over on that coast, and vastly different from our tropical beaches here!
I was very hesitant to take one of my big, heavy work cameras and lenses. So I got a Sony RX100 vII that I figured would be a fun option for when I'm "off duty" but still want great photos that aren't cell phone pics. I loved it! I haven't had a chance to go through the photos on my computer yet but they looked great on the screen!
I ended up taking 5,289 photos. I have had no time to cull that down, but I'm hoping to end up with closer to 2000 photos. Wish me luck! Here's a sneak peek of some of my faves.

Now that vacation is over, my photo team and I will be in full-on planning mode! We have some venue visits to do, client gifts to deliver, and team training to kick off. No rest for the weary! If you are planning events for the coming season, now is the time to get on my schedule!
Happy Summer friends!!

05/10/2026

I kind of wish I had kept track now, but I have photographed WELL over 1,000 events since I started my photography business back in 2011. I started out doing pageant portraits, weddings, family sessions, etc. After a few years I started photographing more and more community events. That's where I really found my space.

Did you know Palm Beach County has over 6,000 nonprofits!?

Here's some interesting info:
There are over 6,000 registered non-profit organizations in Palm Beach County. A more detailed breakdown shows 16,314 total nonprofit and 501(c) organizations in the county, with combined assets of over $31 billion. The area has a high density of nonprofits and foundations (around 290) focused on various sectors, including human services and healthcare.
Key Data Points:
Total Registered Organizations: > 6,000 to 16,314
Total Assets: ~ $31.9 billion
Total Income: ~ $14.5 billion
Key Sectors: The county has a high concentration of charitable organizations, particularly in West Palm Beach, covering social services, education, and health.
Foundations: Approximately 290 foundations are based in Palm Beach with $2.8 billion in assets.

Events are a BIG business here and all these big galas and luncheons provide much-needed income to all kinds of small businesses, like me!

You might look at a big, grand gala and think, "wow what a waste that they spent all this money on a party"! But I encourage you to re-frame your perspective. Think of all the people employed by that event (and these are just a handful):
*All the staff at the venue: valet, servers, lighting and sound team, maintenance and cleanup teams, etc.
*Florists, sometimes with staffs of 5 or more
*Deejays, bands, or other musicians
*Event Planners
*Photographers
*Videographers
*Printing companies
*Cake or treat companies
*Entertainment companies, dancers, etc.
*Marketing and PR companies
*Event rental companies
*and the list goes on......

Events allow us ALL to earn wages so that we can then pay for things like groceries, mortgage, hair appointments, sports or dance lessons for kids, vet appointments, and all the other things we spend money on.

Sure, rich people could just dole out donations, and many do. However putting on a big event gives charities the chance to reach a greater audience, even new potential donors. It gives them the chance to highlight their work and raise more money from a new pool of donors. If they do a great job and they wow their attendees, that can be a real turning point for them.

Just remember that we are all connected in this amazing web of businesses. I am super thankful for all the events I have the privilege of photographing!

05/07/2026

I just wanted to share a friendly reminder that I filed for an official Trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office last year. The mark was approved last year.

I started my photography business in 2011. In 2016 I changed the name to Coastal Click Photography. When I changed to this business name back in 2016, I filed for fictitious name protection with Sunbiz (Florida's department of state website). That was renewed in 2021 and will be renewed again later this year.

It's been very frustrating over the years to have random businesses use the name Coastal Click (and close derivatives of it). Especially when they fail to provide quality service to clients or their work sucks. There are currently several businesses that are using my name illegally. All of them have been or will be contacted.

When you are setting up a business, I encourage you to do due diligence and research names. I spent weeks trying to find the perfect name and I've spent years making sure I have a solid reputation as a photographer.

Friends, if you see a company using the name Coastal click, please report their business. Also let me know when you see this happening. For those of you using the name illegally, I'm not going to back down from forcing you to stop.

05/05/2026

I'm heading out this summer! In just 2 weeks my family and I are heading on a cruise to ALASKA! This is a bucket list trip that we've been planning to do for years! I can't wait to experience a whole new way of cruising. We typically do tropical islands so this will be a whole new adventure! How many photos do you think I'll take that week? I'm guessing somewhere between 8,000 and 10,000. LOL

I've got a few great events and conferences I'm photographing this summer too. I still have room on my schedule for more though! Big events are totally my jam! Now if I could just get my wife to pick up photography, we could make a vacation out of some of these! LOL

In June I'll be photographing the First There First Care Conference in Broward at the newly upgraded Broward County Convention Center. I'm excited to see this new space but I can foresee a LOT of steps that week!

Then I'm heading to Rochester, NY at the end of June to photograph Golf For COPS newest event....a golf tournament and gala at Oak Hill Country Club (where four PGA Championships, the Ryder Cup, three U.S. Opens, two U.S. Amateurs, the U.S. Senior Open, and two Senior PGA Championships have ben held!) I can't wait to see this course!

In July, I'll be with my friends from Juilliard again photographing their Summer Performing Arts Program in Windermere, FL. This will be my 4th year experiencing teens from around the globe who get unbelievable training from Juilliard professors and alumni. I'm always in awe of how talented these kids are.

If you have any events happening in July or August I would love to chat about photographing it!

04/30/2026

I can't believe it's already almost May!!! The last 4 months have been a bit of a blur. I have photographed so many incredible events! As summer approaches and things slow down, my amazing new assistant, Jessica, and I will be doing lots of planning, networking, and marketing.

I'm sure all my nonprofit friends will also be in full on planning mode as well! It's never too early to send me your event calendars, especially if you have multiple events throughout the year. And just a friendly reminder that I am licensed and insured. I have business licenses (tax receipts) for Palm Beach County and Martin County and I carry a 3 million dollar liability insurance policy year round, which most venues require now. I have a great team of photographers that work with me, so we can cover really big events too!

There are hundreds of photographers in our area- lots of newbies, lots of transplants from other areas, and a handful (like me) that have been around for decades. I know you have a lot of choices. Here's what I bring to the table:
~15 years of experience
~over 1000 events photographed
~36 years of residency in PBC, so chances are I will know people at your event
~I deliver robust and curated galleries of images that you can use over weeks and months
~I believe that the details matter. I take the time to fix a guest's hair, tell them when they have lipstick on their teeth, give them a quick posing tip, ask them to take off their nametags, and have them set their cocktail aside
~I can deliver gorgeous photos, no matter how challenging the lighting conditions are
~I'm outgoing and friendly
~I offer some great extras- a photobooth, event up lighting, some beautiful backdrops if you want a great photo spot for guests, a red carpet and stanchions, and a speaker and microphone for simple events that need a little boost

Let's make this summer sizzle!