Basically Self Taught in photography, Tom established himself as Freelance Photographer in his Home State of Ohio, in the mid “1980s” operating his Photography Business, “ Shooters “. Never satisfied with just confining himself to Weddings, Portraits, and All Occasion type work, he continued his love of shooting the outdoors, and Publication, and it paid off.


His Photography of Ohio’s most Scenic, Preserved , and Natural Areas, was recognized, and shown on Public television, and local networks in the Ohio Area. His Work Exhibited throughout Ohio for 18 Months in Museums and Galleries , such as;


"THE DAYTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY"
"THE AULLWOOD AUDUBON SOCIETY"
"THE COX ARBORATUM" " THE HYATT GALLERY "
" THE GALLERY ST. JOHN "
" THE OHIO GIRL SCOUT HEADQUARTERS"
" THE SHOWCASE GALLERY" , and Other Photographic Showplaces.

Twelve Photos from the original Exhibit were again selected for Exhibit by The Dayton Museum of Natural History, to coincide with the work of Jim Brandenburg, author ,” White Wolf , the Living Legend”

One of the Photos of an Ohio Waterfall, Won a Kodak award, and toured with the Kodak Exhibit for one Year..

In “ 92" Tom and his Wife moved to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where he continued to publish work, of what he called , A photographers Heaven. During the 17 Years in Vermont, Tom done work for Vermont Illustrating, calendar shots , as well as various Magazines, last published in October of 08" with a Vermont Foliage spread, 4 Photos , and Cover in War Cry Magazine.
Tom and his Wife now reside in Northeast Tennessee, as of Oct. “08" and he again plans to continue to feed his photography hunger and drive..