Photographing the Emerald Coast of Florida

Hey there!

I am a digital artist, designer and photographer living and playing on the Emerald Coast of Florida—the coastline of the Panhandle from Pensacola Beach to Panama City Beach.

In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful parts of the United States. There's everything you need here from hiking and camping in the woodlands to boating, fishing, snorkeling and swimming in the scenic rivers and estuaries that are within a stone's throw of everywhere. Of course, there's also the beaches, with their sugar-white sands and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Being on the shore facing south gives us the unique spectacle of being able to enjoy both the sunrise AND the sunset. Spend the whole day on the beach and catch them both!

Besides being a Website Designer, I enjoy being a digital artist.  Most of my artwork is inspired by living here. My work allows me to travel nearly daily between Pensacola Beach and Panama City Beach. This allows me many opportunities to capture the stunning beauty of the area. I enjoy taking pictures of local scenes as well as popular tourist spots. Photographing the beach and the waves is my therapy and I cannot go more than a few days without getting my fix.

My art always starts with a photograph. And as I am pushing the shutter button, I am thinking about how to best present the aspect of the image I am creating. I may develop the image as a photo or work it into a form of digital painting such as simulated watercolor, oil paint or cartoon. I strive edit the photo to bring out its personality. As I always say, I don't control the light it controls me. The scene tells me what to do.