First off, I want to say thanks for all of the tremendous support during this month at the Apple Gallery. This was my largest gallery showing (with over 30 pieces) including ready-to-hang metal and stretched canvas prints. My prints will be hung until January 31, so try to swing by before then! I chose a … More Dan Whittaker at The Apple Gallery
I cannot imagine that many places exist where a person can enter public land to find expansive trails, mountain vistas, and freely roaming ponies. Among the rolling Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia exists the beautiful Grayson Highlands State Park. This park continues to stay at the top of my travel list, as every visit seems to bring new … More Virginia’s Beautiful Grayson Highlands
Winter has arrived in North Carolina! The recent weather has been fascinating, including a snow storm in the Piedmont and mountains, an ice storm in eastern NC, and single digit temperatures to follow. I documented the Winter event starting on January 5th, one day before the snow hit, until January 9th. After 8+ inches of … More Winter Storm in North Carolina 2017
2016 has been a fast paced and amazing year. I visited hundreds of new trails, documented winter storms, tropical storms and the historic Hurricane Matthew, documented the violent protests in Charlotte, filmed many new time-lapse videos, and chased a ton of tornado warned storms. Most of my year was focused documenting and photographing North Carolina in … More Best of 2016
As a photojournalist and documentarian of North Carolina, I am having trouble putting the Charlotte protest from September 21, 2016 into words. What can be said about such a tragedy? All I can do is tell my story and share what I saw, felt and heard. I arrived at 7 PM at Marshall Park in … More Charlotte Protest and the Death of Justin Carr
Snowy mountains, frozen ponds, and icy waterfalls followed North Carolina’s recent snowstorm. As a storm chaser and nature photographer, I knew I would have a busy few days. I covered an area ranging from Greensboro to the mountains, while trying my best to provide fast video news coverage and discover new landscapes. The snowstorm, which started 1/22/16, made … More Carolina Blue and White
Every year during Autumn, a transformation takes place throughout North Carolina. The lush valleys and green-topped forests all slowly start changing color. This process takes a few months, and the colors revealed can be breathtaking. I spent most of my free days in October visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains, documenting the full range of colors during … More North Carolina Fall Colors, 2015
Walking across a mile high swinging bridge between two mountain peaks is enough to get anyones adrenaline pumping and palms sweating. Although this is usually the first image that pops into peoples mind when mentioning Grandfather Mountain, many trails and overlooks also await. Surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, the 360 degree views and easy access … More Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway
White sand beaches, beautiful dunes, and a small island strip reached by a ferry…what could be better? My reasons for living in North Carolina continue to grow as I age, and the Outer Banks barrier islands represent a piece that makes North Carolina the beautiful state it is. Ocracoke Island is a southern section of … More Ocracoke Island
Where to even start…. Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina is by far one of my most favorite scenic/wild/amazing places I have ever traveled to. A little history of why this place is so awesome: Formal protection of the area began in 1954, and this is one of the few places in NC to avoid the … More Linville Gorge Wilderness
Exploring NC 