Published Photography

Golden sunset over a wooden dock on the bay in Ocean City, Maryland, with seagulls perched on pilings. Photo by Jeff McLain.
Sunset over the bay in Ocean City, Maryland. Photo by Jeff McLain.

Photography is one of the ways I slow down and pay attention to ordinary places. Most of my work is created with consumer-level equipment while traveling with my family or exploring the places where I live.

What began as a creative outlet has reached a much wider audience than I ever expected. Today, my photography ranks in the top 10% of all Unsplash contributors, with more than 1.9 million views13,800+ downloads, and licensed uses. My images have appeared in journalism, travel publications, books, blogs, educational resources, and creative platforms used by millions of people.

Much of my photography focuses on quiet landscapes, coastal communities, small-town America, roadside scenes, and the overlooked beauty of everyday life.

Interested in licensing one of my photographs for your publication, website, or ministry? Contact me.

Photography by the Numbers

Published by Christianity Today, The Conversation, News From the States, BuzzFeed, The Travel, and dozens of regional news organizations

  • 1.9+ million lifetime views
  • 13,800+ downloads and licensed uses
  • Top 10% of Unsplash contributors
  • Featured on Unsplash, BuzzFeed, Notion, Wix, and Figma

Featured Photography

My photography has been published by national media outlets, academic journalism, travel publications, and regional news organizations, including Christianity Today, The Conversation, BuzzFeed, News From the States, The Travel, Delaware Business Now, Medium, Food & Travel, Sports Betting News, Frayed Passport, and numerous radio and news organizations across the United States.

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