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Loy Station Covered Bridge

Photographing the Loys Station Covered Bridge in Rocky Ridge, Maryland

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

Photographing the Loys Station Covered Bridge in Rocky Ridge, Maryland On a recent trip to Rocky Ridge in Frederick County, Maryland, I spent time photographing one of the region’s most iconic landmarks — the Loys Station Covered Bridge, a brilliantly red, historic structure that continues to draw visitors, artists, and history enthusiasts alike. The bridge

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Rutter’s Modernizes Store Operations with NCR Voyix — Supported by George Sheldon Editorial Photography

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

Rutter’s Modernizes Store Operations with NCR Voyix — Supported by George Sheldon Editorial Photography Rutter’s, the iconic Mid‑Atlantic convenience store chain headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, is once again in the news — and once again, a George Sheldon editorial image is helping tell the story. A recent article from Chain Store Age highlights how Rutter’s

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My Editorial Image Featured in WorldAtlas Story on America’s Oldest American Factories

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

My Editorial Image Featured in WorldAtlas Story on America’s Oldest American Factories It’s always rewarding to see where my editorial photographs end up, and this week one of my images was featured in a new WorldAtlas article exploring America’s oldest factories still operating today. You can read the full article here: 👉 https://www.worldatlas.com/places/the-oldest-factories-still-running-in-america.html The piece

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Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat

Behind the Lens: Finding the Unexpected While Chasing the Planned

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Behind the Lens

Behind the Lens: Finding the Unexpected While Chasing the Planned One of the things I’ve learned after years of shooting editorial and regional stories is that no matter how carefully I plan a day, the best photographs often come from the moments I never expected. I head out with a specific subject in mind, but

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8 Most Eccentric Towns in Maryland

WorldAtlas Features My Images Again: Maryland’s Most Eccentric Towns

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

WorldAtlas Features My Images Again: Maryland’s Most Eccentric Towns It’s always a good day when I discover that my editorial images have been published again — and this time, they appear in a fun and quirky WorldAtlas article highlighting “8 Most Eccentric Towns in Maryland.” You can read the full feature here: https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-most-eccentric-towns-in-maryland-60658.html WorldAtlas continues

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AI in Photography

AI in Photography: The Good, the Bad, and the Unavoidable Future

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AI & Technology in Photography

AI in Photography: The Good, the Bad, and the Unavoidable Future Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the photography world, and a recent article from Professional Photo Online offers one of the most comprehensive looks at how AI is influencing everything from editing workflows to ethics, competitions, and even global regulation. You can read the full

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WorldAtlas Features My Photography Again in Their 2026 “Best Towns in Pennsylvania” Article

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

WorldAtlas Features My Photography Again in Their 2026 “Best Towns in Pennsylvania” Article I’m pleased to share that WorldAtlas has once again used multiple images of mine in one of their 2026 editorial features — this time in the article “9 Best Towns in Pennsylvania for a Two-Day Recharge.” You can read the full article

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USPS Armed Guard Program Highlights Policy Failures — and Features a George Sheldon Editorial Image

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

USPS Armed Guard Program Highlights Policy Failures — and Features a George Sheldon Editorial Image The Federal Manager’s Daily Report at FEDweek has published a new commentary examining the U.S. Postal Service’s nationwide deployment of armed private security guards — and once again, the publication chose a George Sheldon editorial photograph to anchor the story.

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Photographing Kipona 2026 — A Late‑Summer Festival Along the Susquehanna

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

Photographing Kipona 2026 — A Late‑Summer Festival Along the Susquehanna Over Labor Day weekend, I made the trip to Harrisburg to photograph Kipona, the long‑running water festival held along the Susquehanna Riverfront. It’s one of those events that always feels like summer’s last big celebration, and this year it delivered in every way. Bright, sunny

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People, Places, and Things — My Simple Way to Organize a Complicated Life

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Behind the Lens, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

People, Places, and Things — My Simple Way to Organize a Complicated Life When I rebuilt my portfolio page, I knew I needed some kind of structure. Something simple. Something that made sense to anyone who landed there. So I went with the most universal categories possible: It’s not fancy. It’s not complicated. But it

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My Image Featured in WorldAtlas Story on America’s Oldest Factories

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

My Image Featured in WorldAtlas Story on America’s Oldest Factories I always enjoy seeing where my editorial images end up, and this week one of my photographs was featured in a new WorldAtlas article about America’s oldest factories still running today. You can read the full piece here: 👉 https://www.worldatlas.com/places/the-oldest-factories-still-running-in-america.html The article takes a deep

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A Summer Walk Through Main Street, North East, Maryland

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Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

A Summer Walk Through Main Street, North East, Maryland A few years ago, on a bright and warm summer afternoon, I spent time photographing Main Street in North East, Maryland—a small waterfront town with a big personality. The sunshine, the color, and the welcoming storefronts made it one of those perfect days to slow down,

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