“My work is guided by emotional accuracy rather than technical precision. I am less interested in describing a scene than in translating the way it feels. I use light, motion, and intentional imperfection to honor the truth of a moment — not the correctness of it. My images prioritize presence, energy, and atmosphere over perfection, inviting the viewer to experience the emotional temperature of the story rather than its technical architecture.”

- Steven Chester Cooley

A woman in a lace top smelling a glass of wine at a social event, captured in black and white.
Black and white photo of a musician playing guitar in front of a singer with a microphone.
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Black and white photo with a neon sign reading "DRINK MORE WINE!" and a blurred profile in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a group of smiling people at an outdoor event, with one holding a numbered auction paddle and others laughing.
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A black and white photo shows a person in a reflective pose, holding their head with their hand. Another person's face is visible in the background, partially obscured. The focus is on the contemplative expression.
A group of men at a formal event, two men seated at a table pointing upwards, engaging with something off-camera. Black and white photo.
Silhouette of a woman with a wine glass and a fire pit on a balcony, with a distant landscape view.
Black and white photo of eyes peering through narrow gaps in a dark surface.
Black and white photo of a woman with glasses partially obscured by a blurred foreground, wearing a floral scarf, with a bottle and glass in front of her.
Black and white photo of a man wearing sunglasses, holding two wine glasses, standing in an elegant interior.
Two people talking near a large window with mountain views, table with glassware in the foreground, black and white photo.
People sitting, one wearing an eyepatch, in a monochrome setting.
People sitting under a canopy at an event, with a couple smiling closely and others in casual clothing.
Man smiling and holding a martini glass with olives in a social setting.
Black and white photo of people socializing at an event with a "Drink More Wine!" sign.
A black and white photo of a couple kissing at a table with a blurred background.
Person smelling wine in a glass, surrounded by people in a blurred background.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a wine glass, surrounded by people in a crowded setting.
Black and white photo of people tasting wine at a bar.
Black and white photo of a smiling person wearing glasses in a crowd with reflections and blurred figures.
Silhouette of a person drinking from a wine glass with a mountain landscape in the background, in black and white.
Black and white image of a person with short hair and earrings seen through a window reflection, standing near a metal rack.
Black and white photo of an older man wearing glasses, partially obscured by hands and blurred foreground elements, with focus on his face expressing concentration.
Person pouring champagne into multiple glasses in a black and white setting.
Black and white photo of a hand holding a wine glass with shadows of the glass and a pouring bottle on a wooden background.
Black and white photo of champagne being poured into flutes
Black and white photo of a person with a beetle on their hand.
Auctioneer at art auction in elegant venue.
People gathered in a winery with large metal fermentation tanks and a ceiling with exposed beams.
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Black and white image of a restaurant interior seen through large glass windows, with a group of people seated around a long dining table, engaged in conversation. The room features wooden walls, a side counter with wine bottles, and decorative plant
Silhouette of people on a balcony, overlooking a sunset over mountains, with glass reflections and a chain in the foreground.
Black and white photo of people seated at a long dining table, viewed through a glass door, with someone standing at the head of the table.
Black and white image of a man in a dark outfit walking while holding a tray with items, against a textured wall.
Black and white photo of a person holding a glass of red wine at a table.
Person holding auction paddle with number 75 marked 'Napa Valley Vintners'.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a parasol, smiling and talking to a man in a suit at an outdoor gathering. Another person wearing sunglasses is in the foreground.
Silhouette of two people standing at a high table with wine glasses, in front of a wooden wall.
People sitting at a table, focused on something in the distance, with soft lighting and blurred background.
Person wearing a cap reaching for a bottle in a dimly lit setting.
Person playing a piano with only eyes visible over the top, in a dimly lit room with wooden barrels and speaker in the background.
Person sprinkling cheese on pizza in front of a wood-fired oven.
People sitting around a table in a modern, rustic interior with large windows showcasing a scenic view, wooden ceiling, and stone floor.
A composite image with a mountain landscape and a patio with wooden chairs. The sky is cloudy, and the scene includes a reflection of a person wearing a hat indoors, along with dining items like glasses on a table.


- This is a very small collection of images taken at very fast paced events. NO POSING, NO STAGING… just being tuned in and reacting to honest moments. We are absolutely humbled and honored to be able to capture these memories for you.

- Black & white photography holds a very special place in our hearts. While a majority of the images above are displayed in black & white, it should be noted that all galleries are delivered to our clients in color.

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