Doug is one of the country's most highly acclaimed professional photographers. His clients and peers have come to respect and admire his artistry, creativity, and excellence. Since 1981, Doug has operated his Laguna Niguel studio as the sole photographer. He is a product of his environment. Born and raised in Southern California, he specializes in using natural light and backgrounds. His simple technique, professionalism, and easy-going personality continues to work today as well as it has at the over 1200 weddings and 1500 portraits he exclusively has photographed. Though he is a traditionally-trained photographic portrait artist that can help “real people” look their best, his images reflect a relaxed, warm, photojournalistic feeling because of his years of experience, making quick, creative decisions as an editorial sports photographer covering such events as the America's Cup yacht races, Formula One and Indy/CART motor races, and other important social and entertainment events. This signature approach allows Doug to photograph his clients in their most comfortable and familiar surroundings, making the photographic experience enjoyable, while capturing finished images reflective of a master artist. It is, then, no surprise that most all of his weddings, portraits, editorial and commercial endeavors are referrals from past clients.
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