Who am I

I was born and raised in Fairfax Va. When I was 18 I moved out to Front Royal Va.

I’m 58 yrs old, married to the love of my life and between us we have 6 children. The youngest is 18 and he does photography as well. He is my second shooter for weddings as a matter of fact.

My dad was into photography and had one of the best cameras and an assortment of pretty nice lenses that you could buy in the 80’s. I used to mess around with his camera but never got serious about it back then.

In 2021 I bought my first camera and photography very quickly became a passion

I studied day and night, books, videos, youtube. You name it I studied it.

I spent a year and a half straight on the streets most nights and every weekend just documenting street life and photographing any and everything I could. Street photography definitely helped me cut my teeth learning the nuances of photography

Since then, I’ve professionally shot 4 weddings and countless personal photo sessions.

These days, I focus mostly on sunsets, landscapes, astrophotography and street portraits. I recently got into rodeo photography and absolutely love it………I’ll always have a soft spot for the raw honesty of street photography That’s where #outlawvibes lives

📸 About Photos by Dok

I’m not just here to take pictures — I’m here to tell stories. Every face, every car, every sky has a story, and I chase the light that brings it out. From portraits and weddings to automotive, events, and creative storytelling sessions, I shoot with heart, patience, and purpose.

I offer:

  • Portrait & Lifestyle Photography – Real people, real stories, real light.

  • Wedding Photography – Authentic moments, no stiff poses — just real emotion, love, and light.

  • Event Coverage – Festivals, shows, and the kind of moments that deserve to live longer than a day.

  • Automotive & Creative Shoots – Machines with soul and the people who ride them.

  • Fine Art Prints & Landscapes – For those who feel what I see.

📍Based in Front Royal, Virginia — but my lens goes wherever the story does.

For bookings, collaborations, or print inquiries, reach out:
📧 photosbydok68@gmail.com
📞 540-305-6601
📸 Instagram: @dok_holiday68
💀 #OutlawVibes

📸 Artist’s Statement – Photos by Dok

I don’t shoot just to make a buck — I shoot to make people feel. The money helps keep the lights on, sure, but what drives me is the recognition that comes straight from the heart.

Not long ago, I handed a print to the owner of the Beer Museum. From a show I had recently photographed for my own collection. He stopped in his tracks, eyes gleamed wide , shook my hand, and asked me to sign it on the spot before walking it across the street to have it framed. That kind of reaction — that connection — goes farther for me than any paycheck ever could.

My photography is about legacy, about capturing moments that live beyond the instant they were taken. When someone wants my work on their wall, it tells me I’ve done more than take a picture — I’ve told a story worth keeping. That’s my style.

That’s #outlawvibes

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