From a very early age I've had an acute awareness of all there is to see out there. This has been both a blessing, which has spurred me to travel to far-flung places to see the world's wonders, as well as something of a curse as my constant yearnings to "get out there" rub up against the inescapable demands of daily life.

Wanting to have complete freedom regarding where I go and what I choose to photograph, I support my photography endeavors through a real estate business in Arlington, Virginia. Given the income realities of freelancing, this combination has enabled me to pursue my passion for travel photography without having to live under a bridge somewhere.

Despite going through the rigamarole of two degrees, a half-hearted attempt at law school, and a stint as a congressional aide, I've managed to arrive at this point in life with my head on straight. Aiming to maintain that balanced perspective and not get corralled within even the faintest shadow of a sedentary existence, I plan to satisfy my wanderlust by continuing to tramp about, camera in hand, as much as I can.

There are truly places in the world as magically beautiful as your nighttime dreams. The misty light of alpenglow over a snow-covered mountain summit, the pure awe in seeing a lion make a kill on the Serengeti, even the simple serenity found in the oceanic expanses of the Australian outback, all somehow become part of you. I feel very fortunate and will always be thankful for being able to make such unforgettable scenes a part of my life.

My on-line gallery of photographs and listing of travel article excerpts will be revised from time to time following various trips. I hope you will continue to check in every now and then.

Adios!

Scott