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It's easy to forgive people if they don't immediately think of commercial photography when they hear Virginia Beach. However, it's an area of photography that I was immediately drawn to.
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Epoxy tables are so cool
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From airplanes, furniture, giant washing machines, or some headshots, I've had some unique opportunities. The washing machine folks were pretty fun people, actually!
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That's a lot of laundry
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Then, of course, there's the skiing.
I'm sure my background in the ski industry helped to make it a natural transition for me. If your plan is to make any sort of living as a skier, helping companies to sell their products is a necessity.
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Alex Ferreira - just after his first X Games win
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Alex, a couple years before he got famous (he still messages me back)
Whether it is taking photos or having your photo taken, commercial photography is everywhere in the ski industry.
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Proof that I'm much more comfortable behind a camera
I'm excited for 2021 and all the new opportunities!
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