Howie Grapek / Photo-journalist:

With years of experience shooting weddings and other major events, Howie brings a unique mix of technical expertise and a friendly, down-to-earth working style to every engagement. He aims to capture events from a more holistic perspective, covering everything from wide shots and big moments to details and surprising angles. Howie is a pioneer of the shift to documentary-style event photography and is also an expert at bringing a wide range of occasions to life through artful images.

For the first 15 years of his photographic career, Howie focused on Wildlife and Nature Photography. He is a master scuba diver and avid underwater photographer. Most recently,he calls himself a "lifestyle photographer". He mixes photojournalism, candid portraits, and creative photography approaches to capture the most beautiful and hidden moments.

Howie's unobtrusive, candid style as an event photographer allows him to capture the energy of the occasion and guests at their best. As a photojournalist, he will never interrupt the flow of a planned event. In addition to photo-journalistic coverage, he also offers on-site portraits on an impromptu basis or formal portraits with studio lighting and backgrounds. For more information about Howie and fees related to event coverage, please visit his website at www.grapek.com.