Why hire a professional photographer?
A professional photographer captures the moments you don’t want to miss with experience, creativity, and high-quality equipment — turning special memories into timeless images.
I believe the most meaningful photos are often the simplest ones. As a husband and father of five, some of my favorite moments captured are of my own family playing in parks and enjoying time together.
Those memories remind me why photography matters. Every photo I take is created with care, knowing it may become a moment someone treasures for the rest of their life.
During your portrait session, my goal is to capture the true essence of who you are. Whether you're looking for updated personal photos, professional headshots for your next business venture, or something meaningful to mark a new season of life, these sessions are designed to reflect you authentically.
This is such an exciting and meaningful moment in your life. My goal is to capture the unique bond you share as a couple through a blend of candid moments and thoughtfully guided poses. Together, we can make your session as personal as you’d like—whether that means incorporating hobbies you share or returning to the special place where the proposal happened.
Your elopement is an intimate and meaningful milestone, and my goal is to capture the moments that make your story uniquely yours. From quiet vows to genuine emotions, I focus on preserving the connection and atmosphere of your day through natural, timeless images.
Capturing the authentic relationships within each family is the heart of what I strive for during every session. The candid moments, genuine laughter, and sweet interactions between family members are what truly make these sessions special—and they’re some of my favorite moments to photograph.
A professional photographer captures the moments you don’t want to miss with experience, creativity, and high-quality equipment — turning special memories into timeless images.

John Copen’s work is top notch. The portraits he shot have been a great addition to my professional portfolio and EPK. He’s also just a great guy and a joy to work with. He made me feel very comfortable and gave me some great direction and had creative ideas. I would recommend him to anyone, truly.” - Devin Thunhorst, The Old 13 String Bandits
