OK, now I know you must be wondering... "What the heck is going on with DC?" Right? Well lots of changes here in this photogs life and I am very happy and thrilled to share them with you. First I'll tell you about my career: On Thursday February 12, 2009 I attended the North Carolina Press Associations Awards Ceremony and took 1st place in the "Photo Page" category and 2nd Place in General News Photography both on my coverage on Trooper Blanton's memorial service in the Community Division w/circulation over 10,000. It was such a thrill and an honor to receive these awards and to be recognized on a state level!
Second, this Friday the 13th, 2009 was my last day at "Lead Staff Photographer" and "Photo Editor" for the Mountaineer newspaper here in Waynesville, NC. I will be pursuing my freelance career in the news business and expanding by Wedding and Special Event Photography along with on location Portraiture. This decision was dictated by the current economic condition in Western North Carolina and as a nation as well. I have been blessed by my time at the Mountaineer and greatly educated in the art of photojournalism as a whole during my tenor of the past year and seven months. I am very excited for all of the opportunities that are in front of me and I want to thank you for all of your support during my time at the Mountaineer. I will from time to time continue to provide "Front Main Packages" special to the Mountaineer. I want to thank the Editor: Vicki Hyatt for giving me the opportunity to have shared with each of you "Life through the lens of DC".
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