Stood on the Berlin wall the day it came down (great party, but too young for the champagne). Has two master degrees from Virginia Tech, but no formal photo training (picked it up along the way). Always a traveler, never a tourist, he can go from shooting high-end hotels to wild bear adventures.

Recently won "best of show" and "people's choice" at the International Association for Culinary Professionals photography contest. Has his master's in cultural anthropology from UNM. Jody's youngest son just learned how to swim (need to in the constant 100 degree Texas heat).

Grew up in Germany, then spent 15 years living in Spain, where his family is from originally. Ended up trading Spanish mountain tops for the Dutch flatlands. Spare time spent hiking and climbing and being with his wife and two young children. Follow his blog for all his latest shoots and news.

Born in Europe, family moved around a bit before settling in Baltimore. Started shooting when he was in high school–interned at the Baltimore Sun. Free time spent playing soccer several times a week and being with his four daughters. Has been directing lately, watch his newest spots.