There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your work contribute to a client’s success — especially when that success is recognized publicly through awards and industry acknowledgment. As a photographer, my goal is always to create images that serve a purpose. When those images help elevate a project beyond marketing materials and into award-winning territory, that’s incredibly fulfilling.

Recently, Terry Peterson Companies (TPC) received The Coasties Award for their housing development project in Suffolk, Virginia and they build all over the area. I’m honored that the photography I created was used as part of their official submission and promotional efforts surrounding the project. Knowing that my images played a role in helping present the craftsmanship, scale, and vision of the development to judges and stakeholders is something I take great pride in.

Award submissions demand more than simple documentation — they require imagery that clearly communicates design intent, execution, atmosphere, and overall impact. Every line, material, and perspective matters. My role was to capture the Coasties project in a way that reflected not only its architectural strength but also the quality and professionalism behind it.

Projects like this reinforce why I love being a Norfolk Commercial Photographer serving Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and the greater Hampton Roads region. Working alongside builders, developers, and commercial teams to visually represent their hard work — and seeing that representation contribute to real-world recognition — is one of the most meaningful parts of what I do.