A man with long hair and a beard holding a camera with a telephoto lens, wearing a blue button-up shirt and beige pants, standing against a gray background.
Group of six diverse people smiling at a film festival event, standing in front of a backdrop that reads "CAT F film indie film." The group includes three women and three men, dressed in formal and semi-formal attire, with some wearing badges and lanyards.
A man with a backpack and trekking poles standing on a trail in a mountainous area with forested slopes, rocky cliffs, a waterfall, and snow-capped peaks in the background.

Hey there I’m Clayton, the owner and lead photographer of Afterglow Photography. I started this company with two main goals in mind. First, to provided high-quality imaging services for my clients - products that can bring joy for years to come. Second, to grow as an artist. To deepen my understanding of a beloved art form and to continue learning for a life-time. For me, photography isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle that is endlessly fascinating and consistently puts me in contact with amazing people.

My style is cinematic and natural, but I am versatile and enjoy consultations on aesthetics. If you have a different look in mind let’s discuss it!

When I’m not pre-occupied with photography, you can find me hiking and camping the beautiful mountains of WNC. If you are adventurous, I’m more than willing to make the trek to your perfect mountain locale.

I am a licensed kayak guide, licensed whale-watcher, and a licensed drone operator. I’ve been an active member of the I.A.T.S.E 491 film union since 2015, where I specialize in props and set decoration.

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