Education
MFA 2017 Fine Art Photography Academy of Art University, San Francisco CA
BFA 2003 Fine Art Photography Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
(BFA) 2003 Thesis Study Abroad ItalArt, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
(MBA) 2000-03 Audited two Executive MBA courses, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
AAS 1994 Commercial Photography Colorado Institute of Art, Denver CO
Teaching & Professional Experience
2018-Present - Adjunct Faculty – Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, Denver, Colorado
2020-Present - Adjunct Faculty – Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, Colorado
2024-Present - Lecturer- University of Colorado, Denver, Auraria Campus, Denver, Colorado
2020-Present - CTE Advisory Board, Wheatridge High school, Wheatridge, Colorado
2021-Present - CTE Accreditation - Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education
2023-Present - ASMP Education Liaison, ASMP Board of Directors, Colorado Chapter
1995-Present Freelance Photographer - Fine Art, Commercial, Portrait and Documentary and Event photography
2017-Present Guest Lecture Series – Northern Colorado High School Photography classes
2018 - 2019 Photo/Video Specialist - Forney Industries Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado
2011 – 2018 Content Specialist, Forney Industries Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado
2018 Corporate Lecture – Improving your personal photography
2001–2003 Photographer - Dean’s Office, College of Engineering, Engineering Communications, Fort Collins, Colorado
2000-2002 Photographer - Office of Instructional Services-Department of Distance Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
1995-2000 Photographer - Office of Instructional Services-Department of Photographic Services, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
1994-1995 Photographer - Morton Buildings Inc. Morton Illinois
Grants & Awards
2024 RMCAD Professional Development Grant
“Exploring Pictorialism through a modern lens”
2023 Excellence in Teaching, ARTY Award
2021 Dogstar Award for Excellence in Teaching
2005 Honorable Mention, Rocky Mountain Biennial
2002 2nd place, Colorado State University Symposium
Group Exhibitions
2025 Philip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, CO
2024 Niza Knoll Gallery, Denver, CO
2023 The Lab on Santa Fe Gallery, Denver, CO
2023 Philip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, CO
2023 Community Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2021 Philip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, CO
2021 Community Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2019 Philip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, CO
2017 625 Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2005 Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins, CO
2003 Sunken Lounge Gallery, Fort Collins, CO
2003 Enoteca 23 Gallery, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy
2002 Curfman Gallery, Fort Collins, CO
Solo Exhibitions
2018 Front Range Community College-Boulder County Campus
2017 Forney Industries Corporate Headquarters
2008 Darvier Fine Art
2007 Auriflex Fine Art and Jewelry
2006 Auriflex Fine Art and Jewelry
2003 Enoteca 23 Gallery, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy
Professional Organizations
Society for Photographic Education (SPE)
Center for Fine Art Photography (C4FAP)
Center for Photographic Arts (CPA)
Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC)
Digital or Not – Fine Art Photography
New Landscape Photography
Association of Media Photographers (ASMP)
Collections
Colorado State University: Charles A. Lory Student Center, permanent exhibition
Forney Industries
Rick & Gayle Johnson Collection
Rex & Susan Lynd Collection
Bryon & Veronica Kerbs Collection
Patrick Martin Collection
Katherine Thorne Collection
Lectures/Presentations
November 2024 – RMCAD Professional Development Grant – Pictorialism in Photography
September 2020 – ASMP Assistants Workshop
October 2018 – FRCC-Boulder County Campus
July 2018 – Forney Industries employee culture series
June 2018 - Forney Industries employ culture series
October 2017 – Poudre High School photography program
Professional Development
Exploring In-class Exercises and Lesson Plans that Integrate Generative AI
Designing and Assessing Student Projects that Integrate Generative AI
Exploring New Policies and Guidelines for Integrating Generative AI Across the Curriculum
Student Showcase-Resume-Worthy Generative AI Projects
Designing and Assessing Generative AI Student Projects
Generative AI Essential Skills and Student Learning Outcomes
Driving Student Engagement with Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly Generative AI
Reimagining Assessments to Supercharge learning with Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly Generative AI
Empowering Students to Visually Communicate with Impact
Democratizing Creativity for All
Enabling Student Success in Higher Education with Adobe Express + Firefly
Building Students’ Career-readiness and Success with Digital Badges and Credentials
Accelerating Your Career with Personal Branding
Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools
How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
Nano Tips to Sharpen Your Critical Thinking
Nano Tips to Stop Overthinking
Stepping Up Your Webcam Video Presence
Artist as Educator -CPAC panel discussion
Tips for Creating and Booking Traveling Exhibitions
Historic Process Practicing Masters
Artificial Intelligence and Photography
The Artist’s Guide to Copyright-Legal Insights for Protecting Your Work Confirmation
The Fine Art Print for Photographers-DataColor Webinar
Micro Aggressions-Introductions
Micro Aggressions-Taking Responsibility
Title IX for Higher Education-Recognizing Misconduct
Title IX for Higher Education-Requirements & Responsibilities
Security Awareness
Professionalism
Digital Communication
Resolving Conflict
Words Matter