From Grit to Legacy - Why I Create Sportraits
The Beginning
When I first started in sports photography, I went all in — whole teams, back-to-back sessions, late nights editing hundreds of faces. It nearly broke me. The images were strong, but the process was exhausting. I realized I wasn’t giving my absolute best to any one athlete because I was spread too thin.
Then life changed. My kids were born, and suddenly time became my most valuable resource. I slowed down. I started focusing less on volume, and more on what I cared about most: creating powerful, lasting images that feel like art.
The Pivot
Instead of trying to photograph entire leagues, I built Sportraits — sessions designed for individuals, siblings, or families who want something iconic. These aren’t quick snapshots. They’re cinematic composites, crafted with the same attention to detail I bring to photographing priceless artifacts for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation.
Each session is immersive, dramatic, and intentional — the way a coach designs a play. Every light, shadow, and detail is placed to elevate the athlete and preserve their legacy. Instead of trying to get a great shot in under 2 minutes with a whole team of athletes, now I can take my time and build some rapport with each athlete I photograph.
Why Sportraits Matter
For me, it’s about more than a photograph. It’s about capturing grit, pride, and personality in a way that feels bigger than the game. These are the portraits athletes look back on years later and say: that was me at my best.
About Me
I’ve been a professional photographer for over 15 years — from commercial shoots with companies like Sobeys and Cibowares, to meticulous digitization work at the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation where I’ve created over 55,000 artifact images. I also run Roaming Crow Designs, where I craft wood and engraved pieces. Across all of it, one thread runs through: precision, artistry, and storytelling.
And when I’m not behind the camera, I’m with my wife Kari and our kids, Flora and Otis. They’re my grounding point — a reminder that these moments we freeze in time are fleeting, and worth every ounce of effort.
Sportraits aren’t for everyone. They’re for the few athletes and families who want something rare — a piece of art that feels as legendary as the effort behind it.
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One time I met Bill Clinton when I bartended at a resort… that was cool. He totally remembers me.
I’ll go to whatever lengths - or heights - are necessary to get the shot!
I have three brothers and two sisters. And thanks to them, I have 16 nieces and nephews that call me Uncle Peter. My wife, Kari, says we have a weird sense of humour. She’s not wrong.
Before Kari, Flora, and Otis - it was just me and my dog Coba. In a canoe sometimes. Now it is me, Kari, Coba, our three cats, Mango, Peaches, and Peppy-Ginger, and of course Flora and Otis - who listen to everything I say. pfft.
During my 20s, I was firefighter. I miss the discipline, the training, and the family that comes with the job.
Even though I rarely catch anything, sometimes there’s nothing better to do than stand in the middle of a river with a fishing rod.