Snapshots in Time: Recent Work Highlights

Spring arrived with a diversity of projects on the calendar. I am happiest when bouncing around from one project to another, whether it’s people, spaces, or nature. Here are some frames I found worth sharing:

Christine Brown: Sister Wife book cover

Christine Brown Sister Wife book cover

This was the second book cover I photographed for Simon & Schuster. Christine was super down-to-earth and easy to work with. The shot that made the cover was the second look we photographed. As soon as she donned that red blazer, everyone on set felt like this was it.


Adam Jordan Portraits

This was a dream project, precisely the type of work I want to do. Adam, a graphic novel writer, approached me for a portrait session that would capture his essence as an artist and reflect the genre of books he creates. I aimed to create images that hopefully make you feel like you’re inside Adam’s “dark musings.”


Palm Springs Sights

Palm Springs Cyber Truck
Palm Springs vintage car
Plam Springs MCM home
Palm Springs retro Mercedes
Palm Springs home architecture
Palm Springs Bank of America

Palm Springs is one of my favorite places to visit. I love the feeling of being transformed back in time to an era that seems to have a magic spell on me: the 60s. “Anemoia” is an apt term for what I’m trying to communicate here.


Charlynne Edmunds Personal Portraits

Portrait Photography Salt Lake City
Charlynne Edmunds
Portrait photography manicproject
Portrait studio salt lake city

The photoshoot with Charlynne was a bit of a therapy session for both of us. Sometimes, you meet a person who is going through something similar, and the conversation you end up having has a healing effect. Finding a certain commonality and relating to another human can be a powerful experience. I think it’s important to document the different seasons of your life.


Utah Business “Outstanding Directors” April 2025 Cover

Derrick Porter Utah Business magazine

Utah Business has been an incredible client for a few years now. As a photographer, you experience the ebbs and flows of work volume, so having a client you can count on consistently is enormous. This ongoing collaboration has not only honed my skills as a portrait photographer but also helped me become a more empathetic and personable individual.