FACULTY
They call Ken Hackman “The Godfather” of US Air Force Visual Information (VI). Part of that title comes from his founding of the military photojournalism training program in 1971 and shaping it into what it is today. Part of the title comes from his extensive portfolio of excellence including covering the Vietnam War, the summer Olympic games at Montreal, Los Angeles, Seoul, Barcelona, and Atlanta, portraits of Chuck Yeager and Buzz Aldrin, official photographs of presidential aircraft and most Air Force inventory aircraft over the past 30 years. But most of this enduring title comes from his ability to mentor and shape young photographers and give them the training and expertise they need to be successful. His love of photography since age 11 eventually propelled the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, native into an Air Force photography at age 17. Assigned to Yokota, Japan, he traveled the Far East working for a documentary unit with the Air Photographic and Charting Service. He got out after his first enlistment and then worked numerous VI positions as a civil service member. He spent the early part of his civilian service working at Lookout Mountain Air Force Station where in addition to covering Air Force events worldwide he documented the atmospheric testing of atomic weapons in the South Pacific. His follow-on assignment was to the 1352nd Audiovisual Squadron at Norton Air Force Base, CA, and the 2nd Combat Camera Squadron at March Air Force Base, CA where he retired. He still mentors, coaches, judges, teaches, critiques, and advises Air Force photojournalists and Combat Camera photographers.
KEN HACKMAN
CHIP MAURY
Maury began his photography career in 1956 as a U.S. Navy Photographer's Mate. During his illustrious Navy career, he was a diver and underwater photographer. He served in Underwater Demolition Team Eleven. With the team he served in three combat tours in Vietnam. He was also a Naval parachutist specializing in free-fall photography and made more than 1,500 jumps. His last assignment before retiring from the Navy was as the Photo Chief at Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo where his staff took first, runner-up and almost one half the individual awards in Military Photographer of the Year competition for three years. Maury retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1975 and worked as a staff photographer with the Associated Press in Boston. After spending four years with AP he became the Director of Photography for The Providence Journal in Rhode Island. After nearly eight years at the Journal he moved to Indianapolis, IN. There he worked as the Director of Photography at The Indianapolis Star for 15 years. He has been a visiting professor at Syracuse University and working with the Military Photojournalism Classes for more than 30 years. Maury retired and is now living in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York and continues to be a mentor to his protégé in the position of National Press Photographer's Association liaison to the Department of Defense, a position he held for over 13 years.
MICHAEL EDRINGTON
Michael Edrington is an accomplished photographer and editor with an impressive 31-year career as a U.S. Army officer having held various command and staff positions related to photography, publishing, and visual communications. Notable roles include commanding the Army’s 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), serving as deputy commander/publisher of Stars & Stripes Pacific in Tokyo, Japan and commanding the American Forces Network Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. Additionally, he served as the civilian director of the Defense Imagery Management Operations Center overseeing the DoD visual archive and dissemination of military operational imagery in support of the Department of Defense. Edrington's most recent work includes serving as managing editor for esteemed photo books Relentless Courage—Ukraine and "The World at War, the New York Times best seller Where Valor Rests—Arlington National Cemetery, as well as For Children of Valor. He also co-curated the photo exhibit "Desert Storm, A Photographic Diary" at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum. Throughout his career, Edrington has been honored with numerous military and civilian awards, including the National Press Photographers’ Association Morris Berman Award and President’s Medal for his outstanding service to photojournalists and the photojournalism profession.
Christy Frank is a filmmaker, photojournalist and writer based in the Great Lakes region. She is passionate about storytelling that intersects environmental, human and wildlife conditions. She combines a background in art, journalism, business and biology to help manage projects from start to action and to convey stories from a unique perspective. Christy’s work has appeared in bioGraphic, National Wildlife Federation, PBS, Great Lakes Now, Audubon, CBS News, PBS Nature, several galleries and for numerous nonprofit causes.
CHRISTY FRANK
SCOTT ALLEN
SHARON FARMER
MARK KETTENHOFFEN
Lieutenant Commander Scott Allen served 26 years in the Navy as a military photojournalist, then as Public Affairs Officer. For his final tour, he served as Deputy Director for Current Operations, Multi-National Force, Strategic Communications in Baghdad, Iraq. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and his Navy Commission from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Scott attended the Syracuse University Military Photojournalism program in 1987 and attained his master’s degree in visual communications from Syracuse University in 2022. He recently self-published a book titled: SHOOTING FROM WITHIN, Capturing Military History One Frame at a Time. He is a recipient of numerous photography awards from the National Press Photographers Association, Military Photography of the Year Contest, and The Naval Institute. In 1990, the U.S. Navy named Scott its Photojournalist of the Year. He has documented breaking news and military operations, including the recovery of Space Shuttle Challenger, conflicts in Panama, the Persian Gulf and Iraq, the discovery of mass graves in Iraq, the pre-trials of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and many other international news events. He’s been published by the Associated Press, Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today, London Times, U.S. News and World Report, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated and in books and other publications worldwide. In 1989, he was selected for the Eddie Adams Workshop, and has returned every year since as part of its staff helping to mentor future photographers. He is currently the Chairman of the Board for NYC Salt, a photography and mentorship non-profit for inner-city youth in New York. He lives in the Chicagoland area and works for the U.S. Department of Labor where he serves as Regional Director for Media Relations and Public Affairs for 12 Midwestern states.
Sharon Farmer is a photojournalist and lectures extensively on photography and photojournalism. Her recent solo photographic exhibit entitled Pro-Active Women was exhibited in 2009 at the Sewell-Belmont House and Museum on Capitol Hill in Washington. She was the curator for the photography show entitled Cuba Now at the District of Columbia's Sumner Museum and curator for Touchstone Gallery's Regional Photography Competition and Exhibition. Formerly an assignment editor for the Associated Press, she was part of the A.P. team in 2003 that covered the Super Bowl in San Diego, California. Ms. Farmer was the campaign photographer for Sen. John Kerry's presidential election campaign in 2004. Farmer served as Director of the White House Photography Office from 1999-2001. A White House photographer since 1993, she documented the Clinton-Gore Administration since it's beginning. Ms. Farmer has been a professional photojournalist and exhibition photographer for more than 35 years, shooting news stories, political campaigns, cultural events, conferences, and portraits. Over the years she has photographed for The Washington Post, the Smithsonian Institution, The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to name a few.
Mark Kettenhofen is a seasoned traveler and award-winning photographer that has been documenting the world through his lens for more than 45 years. His journey began in 1980 when he enlisted in the Navy armed with his camera and a passion for storytelling. In an era where film still reigned supreme, Mark embarked on a career that would eventually take him to every corner of the globe. Trained as a photojournalist at Syracuse University, Mark spent two decades as a Navy Photojournalist, documenting historic military operations worldwide. His dedication and talent earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious title of Military Photographer of the Year. Upon retiring from the Navy in 2000, Mark's talent caught the eye of Nikon USA, where he served as a senior staff photographer for 21 years. His assignments read like a checklist of major global events, from Olympic games to presidential inaugurations, Super Bowls to FIFA World Cups. Mark's diverse skill set, technical prowess, and vision have helped him to create images in a myriad of environments, ranging from basketball courts to underwater arenas, and even as far as Everest Base Camp and the Galapagos Islands. In these varied settings, he captured defining moments with images that are still being used globally by Nikon. In 2009, Mark published a captivating visual journey across America in “America from 500 Feet II.” From coast to coast and from majestic mountains to desolate deserts, Mark captured the essence of iconic America through stunning aerial photography. Flying at 500 feet or less, using an experimental ultra-light aircraft, his documentation showcased the diverse beauty of our country, accompanied by compelling stories that touch the heart. After leaving Nikon in April 2021, Mark embraced a new chapter by assuming the role of Olympic Photo Manager for the Tokyo Olympics and establishing his media company, Shadow Catcher Media. Mark's dedication goes beyond capturing iconic moments; it's about fostering community and knowledge-sharing. He's led workshops for prestigious organizations such as Arizona Highways Magazine, National Geographic's Lindblad Expeditions, Santa Fe Workshops, Epic Photo Adventures, Summit Workshops and PhotoQuest Adventures. Additionally, for 28 years, he has played a vital role as a senior workshop leader at the esteemed Eddie Adams Workshop and was just recently awarded the position of Chief Operations Officer for the 501.c3 nonprofit workshop. Mark also leads multiple wildlife safari photo workshops to Kenya, Uganda, and Alaska, providing hands-on expert guidance in some of the world's most breathtaking natural environments. In addition, his expertise led him to teach workshops in the culturally rich Silk Road area of Cappadocia, where he has helped photographers capture the unique landscapes and heritage of this ancient region. Alongside his professional pursuits, he volunteers as a field staff photographer with the non-profit group First Descents. First Descents significantly enhances the long-term well-being of young adults facing cancer and other serious health conditions through empowering outdoor experiences, skill-building initiatives, and nurturing local adventure communities. Despite his remarkable achievements, Mark remains deeply rooted in his passion for exploration, adventure, and the artistry of photography, persistently seeking fresh challenges and opportunities to weave compelling narratives through his lens.
Shane is an original plank owner of the DC Shoot off and has worked with Johnny Bivera since inception in 2006. He's the US Marshals first photojournalist & videographer, his operational photography is used by media worldwide to help explain the US Marshals mission. He also edits video, creates multimedia presentations and does layout and design for the Marshals. He is a former member of the Legion Photo Agency and a freelance photojournalist in Washington, DC. He was an active duty Navy photojournalist for over 15 years working at commands like the Office of Naval Intelligence, Combat Camera Atlantic and All Hands Magazine, where he was Photo Editor for close to six years. He attended the military's advanced PHOJO course at SU in 1999, a mentor for 7 Military Worldwide Workshops and Black Team member for The Eddie Adams workshop for the last four years. He lives in the DC area with his wife and two daughters.
SHANE MCCOY
BRIEN AHO
Brien is a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, and a co-founder of the Shoot Off photography workshops. Brien joined the Navy in 1991 and has photographed in 45 countries. As an instructor at Defense Information School for four years he helped mold the future of military photographers. After graduating from the 2002 Advanced Military Photojournalism program at Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University, Brien started working as a combat photojournalist at Combat Camera Atlantic where he completed tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay Cuba. Brien won over 33 awards to include first place wins six times at the Military Photographer of the Year competition in different categories and won the prestigious Communicator Award for “The Road to Recovery” a photo documentary about burn patients and their ordeal. Former President of the D.C. chapter of the National Association of Naval Photography, Brien produced their annual 4 day photography workshop “The D.C. Shoot Off”. Brien is also a twenty-year veteran of the “Black Team” at the Eddie Adams Workshop and was a student on the 2003 purple team. Brien has been published in numerous books, magazines and newspapers such as National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, GQ, Washington Post and the New York Times. His work appears in many books pertaining to the war in Iraq like the critically acclaimed ‘This Is Our War” and the recently published “War/Photography Images of Armed Conflict and it’s Aftermath”. A proud father of 2 lovely daughters Sophia and Bailey, Brien lives in Austin Texas and is currently working for USDA FSIS as an Audio Visual Production Specialist. Contracted Photographer with Associated Press & Getty Images.
GARY KIEFFER
Gary L. Kieffer has nearly 40 years of extensive international photographic experience. He began his photographic career in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of the DOD Advanced Photojournalism Program at Syracuse University. Kieffer was a staff photographer for U.S. News and World Report, and has contributed to Time, Newsweek, USA Today, LA Times, Stern and Der Speigel among others. He has covered combat in Central America and the Persian Gulf, fashion in Paris and New York, provided coverage of every President since Nixon, and photographs for major commercial advertising clients as well. Kieffer was the editor of International Defense Images, the founder of the Foto Consortium photo agency and Vice-President/Operations of Photo Press Intl. before moving to Switzerland in 1999. Kieffer was recalled into the U.S. Army in 2002. He was the military photo editor for the Day in the Life of the U.S. Armed Forces book project and served as a photojournalist with Special Forces in Kurdistan during the initial months of the Iraqi invasion. Since retiring from the Army in 2005, Kieffer has worked as a photojournalist for EURArmy magazine, was the editor of the base newspaper The Outlook in Vicenza, Italy and is now semi-retired and working as a freelance photojournalist and photo consultant and working in the vineyards near his home in Piemonte, Italy.
TODD FRANTOM
Todd Frantom received a degree in commercial photography from the Art Institute of Atlanta in 1994 and worked as a traveling studio & portrait photographer for Life Touch Photography Agency. In 1998 he was hired by The National Turkey Federation as a video specialist and traveled throughout the country producing video products for the Outdoor Channel. He joined the
U.S. Navy and was ships photographer on board USS Kitty Hawk and documented the Iraq and Afghanistan war. He later became photo editor and journalist for the Navy flagship All Hands magazine. He is a graduate of theadvanced military photojournalism program at Syracuse University graduating with top honors. He served as combat photographer while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia documenting special and conventional joint military force missions. While serving in Iraq he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for valor and heroism and made a total of six separate deployments to the war zone. He has been published in over 30 military magazines and books to include leading newspapers globally. Todd would return to the nation’s capital again as photo editor for All Hands Magazine and become president of the National Association of Naval Photography, Naval District Washington chapter. His love for nature led him to establish a photography training company called Nature Images LLC. And in the spirit of continued service he volunteered as an official photographer for The Eddie Adams Workshop, the country’s best four-day photojournalism seminar globally conducted in upstate New York where over a hundred prospects are invited to participate from college students, professionals and U.S. military photographers. Todd is currently a portrait photographer at Pax River, Virginia and an independent contract photographer for Visual Media One LLC in Washington, D.C.
Bennie J. Davis III serves as a visual media producer for the U.S. Marshals Service, helping to tell the story of the nation’s first federal law enforcement agency. Before landing that sweet gig, he retired from the U.S. Air Force as a photojournalist for Airman magazine, taking every advantage of every opportunity he could with his camera. He truly enjoys meeting people and respects the responsibility of telling their stories. Davis won a few awards and traveled around the world, but the real reward was simply connecting with people followed by all the amazing food and coffee he ate and drank along the way. He loves cameras and has collected way too many of them, but to him the magical little light box that brings people together might just be the greatest gift he was given, a purpose to help others.
BENNIE DAVIS III
Christophe Paul was born and raised just outside Paris, France. After finishing his Bachelor degree in audiovisual communications in 1997, he moved to the U.S. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1999 as a combat cameraman and retired in 2020. He received multiple assignments over the years. He was most notably stationed in Germany, with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command in Hawaii, at the Pentagon, in South Korea and on Fort George G. Meade where he first served with the 55th Signal Company and then at the Defense Information School where he was a basic still photography instructor and taught the Instructor Training Course for his last year in uniform. He came back to DINFOS in August 2020 as a contractor and taught the visual documentation course to young Marines, Sailors and Soldiers until July 2022. Paul is currently working as photojournalist for the Office of Communication at the United States Department of Agriculture.
CHRISTOPHE PAUL
GINA DANALS
Gina K. Danals is a seasoned visual storyteller and communications professional with over two decades of experience capturing the human experience through photography, design, and multimedia production. A proud native of Cocoa Beach, Florida, she dedicated 22 years to the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Gina has combined her formal education with real-world experience, traveling to more than 25 countries to document war, peace, humanitarian missions, and the everyday lives of service members. Her powerful imagery and design work have earned her multiple awards, including recognition in the Military Graphic Artist of the Year and Military Photographer of the Year competitions, as well as accolades from the Department of Defense Worldwide Photography Workshop. Serving aboard aircraft carriers, amphibious ships, and destroyers, she deployed in support of major operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, using her lens to share the untold stories of service and sacrifice. Beyond her technical skills, Gina played a pivotal role in public affairs, managing media engagements, leading creative teams, and mentoring the next generation of military storytellers. As a senior leader, she ensured operational readiness for rapid-response communication teams and oversaw major public relations initiatives for Navy commands. Her assignments also provided her with the rare opportunity to photograph and document influential figures across politics, entertainment, sports, space exploration, and activism. She has had the privilege of capturing moments with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, legendary film icons like director James Cameron, producer Jon Landau, and NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell. Her work has also extended to human rights activist Martin Luther King III, hip-hop pioneer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run-DMC, and some of the biggest names in professional sports. Today, Gina is the Senior Photo Editor for Stand Together, a philanthropic community committed to breaking down barriers that prevent people from realizing their full potential. She travels extensively throughout the United States, documenting critical issues shaping the nation—from education and the economy to fractured communities and social division. Through her work, she continues to harness the power of visual storytelling to inform, inspire, and drive meaningful change. Outside of her professional endeavors, Gina is passionate about mentorship, using her experience to guide aspiring photographers and communicators in both the military and civilian sectors. She remains an advocate for the transformative impact of visual storytelling, believing in its ability to bridge divides and amplify voices that often go unheard.
LEONARD ADAMS
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leonard Howard Adams Jr., a 2nd generation Sailor and native of Detroit, Michigan, joined the Navy in December 2008. His initial tour after graduating from Recruit Training Command and MC “A” School at Defense Information School (DINFOS) was aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as a Mass Communication Specialist for the ship’s media department. While on Bush, Petty Officer Adams had the opportunity to capture imagery from a plethora of subjects, including her maiden deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn, as well as in support of a Carrier Strike Group 2 backed patrol along the shores of the Great Lakes in 2012 during the War of 1812 Commemoration. In January 2013, Petty Officer Adams rotated to shore duty at Defense Media Activity (DMA), Headquarters in Ft Meade, Md. There he worked for the Production Support Directorate, where he honed his video skills by supporting over 281 productions for the Department of Defense. Midway through his stint at DMA he attended the Intermediate Photojournalism Course (IPC) at DINFOS, where he was taught the latest techniques in multimedia storytelling. Upon completion of IPC, MC1 Adams was reassigned within DMA to Navy Production where he worked in both its image acquisition and All Hand Magazine divisions. After his tour at DMA Petty Officer Adams was selected to attend the Newhouse Advance Military Visual Journalism Program at Syracuse University, which he graduated from in May of 2016. Adams also served as creative director while part of U.S. 7th Fleet Staff, embarked aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan from June 2016 to August 2020.
MC1 Adams has a passion for sound design, storytelling and travel.
HENRY VILLARAMA
Henry Villarama is a distinguished Filipino-American photojournalist, who is honored for his powerful imagery that captures the sacrifice, resilience, and excellence of U.S. military service members. In 2023, he was recognized as the Department of Defense Civilian Photographer of the Year, and securing Photographer of the Year honors in the U.S. Army’s Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Communications Awards and Defense Media Merit Awards, representing the Joint Forces across the DoD. Villarama enlisted in the Army in 2012, serving as a paratrooper with multiple combat deployments and developing specialized communications expertise in special operations. His career took him from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he worked as a network technician and communicator within the special operations community, to Vicenza, Italy, as part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. While serving in “The Herd,” he maintained critical signal systems while simultaneously filling the role of a public affairs representative, covering the activities of over 3,500 paratroopers across Europe. He later joined the 55th Combat Camera Company, where he seamlessly merged his skills as a soldier and storyteller, documenting Army and Joint missions. After transitioning into civilian life in 2023, Villarama transformed his passion for visual storytelling into a full-time career as a Visual Information Specialist for the Army at the Pentagon. His work far extends beyond the Army, often placing him alongside the nation’s highest leaders. He has documented key moments with the President of the United States, senior military officials, and dignitaries globally, crafting a visual narrative showcasing diplomacy, leadership, and global military cooperation. Through his lens, the often unseen aspects of service, camaraderie, and sacrifice come to life, shaping how the world understands the military experience. Off duty, Villarama finds inspiration in his role as a husband and father, grounding his work in a personal understanding of dedication and legacy. His unwavering commitment to storytelling continues to bridge the gap between those who serve and those they protect.
Matthew Breitbart is a Digital Imaging Specialist at The Library of Congress. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Matthew also has 40 hours of continuing education credits from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s International Forensic Photography Workshop. His federal imaging and photography experience includes a very wide variety of materials ranging from the human remains of five presidents, the bullet that killed President Lincoln, the skeleton of Able the Space Monkey, Paul Revere’s dental tools, the skull of an unknown 54th Mass Soldier from the American Civil War, President Garfield’s spine section, the comic books Batman #1 and Superman #1 and countless other national treasures. His work has appeared on the cover of medical journals and in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers such as the Washington Post, Military Times, Stars and Stripes, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and Military Medicine: International Journal of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. Matthew Breitbart is participating in this event in his personal capacity.
MATTHEW BREITBART
Kenneth D. Aston Jr., a seasoned photographer hailing from Cherry Hill, New Jersey has a remarkable 30-year career behind the lens. He honed his craft and passion for visual storytelling at the Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography, where after graduating embarked on a photographic journey as a lab technician in Camden, New Jersey, where his aspirations reached higher altitudes which fueled his dreams of becoming a photographer in the United States Air Force. During his 12-year enlistment he found himself at the Defense Information School in Pensacola, Florida, expanded his skills and knowledge. After a fulfilling military career he collaborated with the US Army at the Raven Rock Mountain Complex, supporting both Army and other military units. His work extended beyond borders, documenting events in Kuwait in support of U.S. Military Moral, Welfare, Recreation and USO programs. Kenneth currently serves as a dedicated photographer with the U.S. Naval Academy’s public affairs office.
KEN ASTON
Paul Watts is a Training Instructor at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), where he teaches public affairs and visual information to military students. He has over 14 years of experience in multimedia production, photography, writing, and graphic design, and journalism with a specialization in portraits, events, and landscape photography. He is a former U.S Army Photographer and Videographer with the 55th Signal Company and is the Creative Director of Watts New Media LLC, a digital media company that provides content creation services for personal brands and individuals. He is a father to two boys, a mental health advocate, and passionate about helping others express themselves creatively and learn new skills through various mediums and platforms.
PAUL WATTS
Sean Hurt joined the Navy in 2010 as a Mass Communication Specialist. Upon graduation from Defense Information School, he reported to his first duty station on board USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) where he eventually became a photography supervisor. In 2012, Sean Hurt's life was changed forever when he enrolled as a student at the DC Shootoff. From that point on, his mission and motivation have been to become the best visual storyteller in the military. Hurt currently serves as the executive photographer to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. His photographic influences include Jim Nachtwey, Al Bello, and Sebastio Salgado.
SEAN HURT
Staff Sergeant Danny Gonzalez is an active duty Marine currently serving as the Productions Chief for MARPRO, Defense Media Activity. Enlisting in 2015 in California, Danny has been stationed at 1st Marine Division in 2016, deployed with the 13th MEU in 2018, the 31st MEU from 2020 – 2022, and served as the SNCOIC of 3rd Marine Logistics Group in Okinawa, Japan before reporting to Defense Media Activity in March 2024. He graduated from the Military Visual Journalism program at Syracuse University in 2020, attended the 36th Eddie Adams Workshop and returned as Black Team for the 37th, attended the 2017 and 2018 DoD Storytelling Workshop under the advanced photo and video team, respectively, and mentored for the 2024 DC Video Shoot Off. His military photojournalism awards include 1st place in the 2016 Visual Information Awards Program, the 2017, 2018, and 2022 Visual Information and Excellence in Communication Awards and the 2019 Military Visual Awards. He received the Canon Award during the 36th Eddie Adams Workshop for best photo story. His education includes two Associates in Music and Journalism and he is currently working towards a Bachelor’s in Strategic Communications at Syracuse University.