Tim Copeland Photography, or also referred to as TC Photography & Design because of the design arm of my business, (I also design ads for companies)

I’ve worked as a Professional Photographer for over a dozen years. During this time, I’ve had the honor of being the recipient of First Place Award; Nature Photographer for the Hoag Memorial Hospital’s Grand Opening photo competition, where several of my Botanical Photos are on permanent display as part of a 97 million dollar renovation.

As a member of several Professional Photography Associations over the years, such as Professional Photographers of America, I've had the honor of having my work on display within the pages of the publication.

In addition, my work as a photographer has also been noted in several news papers, after covering local events in and around the southern California area. One of my biggest surprises, though; was an email I recived from a Science teacher in a small country near Russia, she wanted to use one of my water drop images for her science text books- just goes to show, what a small world we live in, in this digital age.

The pursuit of my passion as a photographer has allowed me to enjoy getting to know hundreds of people over the years who I would not thought possible had it not been for photography, from celebrities to professional athletes and everyday people with a dream and in some way our paths crossed because they appreciated my work and passion of photography.

I’ve worked as a volunteer photographer, helping the United Way Chapter in Central California’s First Tee Golf program as well as helping canine organizations, such as Nuts for Mutts (Dog Show); who helps find homes for displaced dogs due to natural disasters or abandonment.

I’m reminded often when I think of my very early beginnings, photographing custom hot rods, and exotic cars at local car shows and private collections to gaining media credentials, photographing the Prestigious Barrett-Jackson Car Auction in Orange County, Ca to one of kind collections at the Concourse de Elegance shows.

I look back at my portfolio and am reminded how fortunate I am, being trusted to photograph such a variety of beautiful machines, from a Million Dollar Bugatti Veyron, to high end luxury vehicles and hot rods has been an amazing ride. I’ve attended dozens of car shows over the years, photographing Chip Foose, award winning rides to West Coast Customs vehicles and owner and all levels in-between.

While photographing one of kind automobiles is exciting it nearly rivals the excitement and privilege of photographing some of the most famous people on earth, from Red Carpets to Gala Fashion shows to ESPN 30 for 30, my experience includes photographing, eleven time pro surfing champion Kelly Slater, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, Mat Hoffman (Pro BMX rider), Jonny Knoxville (Phillip John Clapp) William H. Macy,

Baroness Bettina Von Schimmelmann, and Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, Nigel Lithgoe, Fred Willard, Gold Metal winner, Nastia Liukin, Aly Michalka, Victoria Justice, Rip Taylor, Shirley Jones, Celebrity, Author and and Chef - Michael Chiarello and so many others.

My biggest rewards come from knowing that I have captured an event, a person or emotion that will forever be remembered and held special in someone’s memory, or someplace in history, thats my award, that's my honor and thats how I want to be remembered.

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