About The Artist

Joe is a very hands-on kind of guy, and while he prefers to be in control of most situations, he readily accepts others as team players. He utilizes the right-side of his brain way more than the left-side which often times presents a challenge. Creativity and great design along with his keen eye for detail give-way at times for his quick-wit and sense of humor. He tends to pick-up new learning very quickly, which is a good thing because he does not enjoy reading books or studying.

Joe currently holds a Master Degree and CPP designation (Certified Professional Photographer) and is very close to also receiving his Photographic Craftsman degree. Joe has been named one of Ohio's Top Five Certified Professional Photographers as designated by The Professional Photographers of Ohio, and has achieved numerous awards including a Top Ten Grand Imaging Award in the Portrait category; a coveted PPA Charities Impact Award; and has received an H&H color labs Environmental Portrait Award for his on-location work.

Introduced to film photography and development by his father at an early age, he was always interested in graphic arts, only going into professional photography just 10 short years ago, and has taken on videography only recently.

As a successful professional photographer, Joe has had the opportunity to photograph hundreds of diverse clients each year and some famous celebrities & musicians along the way as well. Joe has become a sought after speaker, and enjoys sharing his knowledge, techniques and business strategies to others in an effort to elevate the industry.

When Joe is not pursuing his creative passion, he enjoys travel, woodworking, and loves to be out on the open-road riding his Harley.