MAke Memories - not Excuses

A volunteer firefighter walks away from a freshly ignited LPG tank, setting the stage for volunteer recruit firefighters to confront a controlled inferno in an intensive fire suppression training exercise. This is one of the foundational pictures of Dueling Photographers. Fun fact: Volunteer firefighters represent the majority of firefighters in the United States.

Recruit Volunteer Firefighter Powers practices search techniques in a training burn building, maneuvering through smoke-filled rooms to simulate real-life rescue scenarios. Mastering these skills is crucial for all firefighters, ensuring preparedness for emergencies. Photographing this training not only documents their rigorous training but also challenges our photography skills to capture the aut

Unplanned pictures often yield the most captivating results. A serene pond, disrupted by a pair of startled bullfrogs, creates a unique water texture that was irresistible.

Great Falls National Park, Virginia has water fall that drops over 75 feet. Rescue teams spend several days every year practicing swift water rescue techniques. Great Falls National Park, Virginia boasts a breathtaking waterfall dropping over 75 feet. Each year, rescue teams dedicate several days to practicing swift water rescue techniques amidst the rapid currents and jagged rocks, presenting for

Volunteer Firefighter Nathan Stroud seizes a rare opportunity to practice firefighting techniques on a donated home. Fun fact: Nathan is one of the Dueling Photographer Partners, capturing moments of valor and training in the fire service, and occasionally becoming the subject himself.

The picture, for us, is more about the light than the winter wheat. We couldn't resist capturing this moment during the golden hour, with its soft, warm glow lighting the field for less than 30 minutes.