Based in the United States in Washington State, Stephen is an “opportunistic” photographer, capturing life as it unfolds in his travels. His spontaneous approach results in candid snapshots of the outdoors, people, and diverse cultures, enriching his global perspective. Stephen’s evocative images are proudly displayed in various collections and have garnered numerous prestigious awards, showcasing his keen eye for detail and knack for encapsulating unique moments.

AWARDS

2024 / PX3 - Prix de la Photographie, Paris: Gold Award (1st place) in the Fine Art - Landscape: Series titled “Ethereal Moments in the Antarctic Peninsula”
2024 / IPA (International Photography Awards): “Jury Top 5” chosen by Susan Spiritus of “Susan Spiritus Gallery“ and “Honorable Mention” in the “Fine Art - Landscape” category: Series titled “Ethereal Moments in the Antarctic Peninsula”
2024 / IPA (International Photography Awards): “Honorable Mention” in the “Nature - Wildlife” category: Photograph titled “Resting Weddell Seal”
2024 / IPA (International Photography Awards): “Official Selection” in the “Special - Travel / Wanderlust” category: Photograph titled “Sunset basking at Zabriskie Point”
2024 / Neutral Density (ND) Awards: Honorable Mention in the “Seascapes / Waterscapes” category: Series titled “Ethereal Moments in the Antarctic Peninsula”
2024 / Paris International Street Photo Awards (PISPA): Bronze Medal (3rd Place) in the “Urbex & Minimalism” category: Series titled “Morning Commute at the Oculus”
2024 / Monochrome Awards: Honorable Mention in the Fine Art category: “Monument Valley, Arizona, USA”
2024 / Monochrome Awards: Honorable Mention in the Fine Art category: “Eroded Iceberg with Penguins. Brown Bluff, Antartica”
2024 / Monochrome Awards: Honorable Mention in the Wildlife category: “Weddell Seal on Fast Ice, Hanusse Bay, Antartica”
2011 / IPA (International Photography Awards): “Honorable Mention” in the “Architectural: Historical” category: Series consisting of five photographs titled “Great Wall of China at Mutianyu”
2011 / IPA (International Photography Awards): “Honorable Mention” in the “People - Lifestyle” category: Series consisting of five photographs titled “Rice Harvest at Longsheng China”

EXHIBITIONS

2025 / Collective - Landscapes - Praxis Gallery - Minneapolis, MN, USA
2024 / Collective - Street Photography (“The Streets of New York Series’) - The Street Soup, Milano, Italy

COLLECTIONS

2007 - Microsoft Art Collection: Photograph titled “Reflecting Rocks”, Washington State, 36 x 24, Limited Edition 1/3
2007 - Microsoft Art Collection: Photograph titled “Running Fence”, Idaho State, 30 x 45, Limited Edition 1/3