Doug is an experienced, formally trained photographer who began his professional career in early 1988 in the commercial sector, later integrating fine art into his daily practice by 2004. For more than thirty-eight years, he has worked with clients in advertising, fashion, and editorial photography, building a strong commercial foundation. For the past twenty-two years, he has simultaneously developed a distinct voice as a fine art photographer, at times balancing what felt like two full-time callings, but with twice the reward. Now in a rebranding phase, he is moving towards blending select elements of his fashion and editorial experience into a renewed creative vision, pursuing meaningful collaborations while continuing to evolve. Creativity is not simply what he does, it is who he is.

His passion for photography runs deep. Though he admires those gifted with pencil or paintbrush, the camera has always been his true instrument, that extra appendage. His first experiences came in high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, in the mid-1970s, where he became immersed in the “old school” discipline of shooting film, hand-developing negatives, and printing in the darkroom. After graduation, he convinced his parents that the best plan was for him to move three hundred miles and start the photography program at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. There, he earned his undergraduate degree. After completing his undergraduate studies, he married, and later divorced, with the outcome of him becoming at single dad of his two year old son. He began graduate school when his son was three, ultimately completing thirty of thirty-six hours toward his master’s degree. When his son was five, he made the practical decision to channel his time and resources into family and professional growth rather than completing the thesis requirement.

After graduate studies in late 1987, still with his young son in tow, he moved to Dallas, Texas, to gain experience in the catalog industry before relocating in late 1988 to Fort Myers, Florida, where he opened his first photography studio.

As digital photography emerged in the late 1990s, Doug transitioned early to remain relevant. Though he could not have known how transformative the shift would be, he adapted quickly. He values his film background for the strong technical foundation it instilled, while embracing the creative flexibility of the digital age, particularly in refining his multi-layer composites and delivering optimum results.

Doug refuses to be defined by a single genre. His collection, varied and expansive, reflects decades of curiosity and a willingness to explore widely. At its core is a pursuit of beauty in many forms. While his female nude studies are among his most recognized works, his vision extends far beyond the obvious. He shares only what meets his own standards… what he would proudly display in his own “castle.” Though his artistic journey has evolved into a respected business, his greatest reward remains the appreciation of peers, collectors, and loyal supporters.

Although first known for commercial photography and formally debuting as a fine art photographer in 2004, his most sought-after image, “My Swan,” was created on his very first roll of film as a college student in 1978.

Perhaps in his case, it’s true: once an artist, always an artist.