Ty's photography journey began in 1986 under Master Photographer Ted Grote, sparking a lifelong passion. He joined the Navy in 1991 as a naval photographer and transitioned to a photojournalist in 1999.
With almost 40 years of experience and visits to over 68 countries, Ty has established himself as a respected professional photographer and visual design educator. His award-winning images have been showcased in thousands of publications worldwide.
Since his retirement in 2011, Ty has been based in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he empowers students by teaching Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. He has successfully guided over 600 students to earn their Adobe Certified Professional licenses and achieve their first photography awards.
Ty is currently developing a Fine Art High School Senior Portrait style that focuses on storytelling and impactful visuals, along with a personalized branding concept for social media enhancement. With numerous national and international awards, Ty is dedicated to helping others embark on their transformative journeys through photography, inspiring and motivating them to reach their full potential.
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