He was awarded the title of USA Landscape Photographer of the Year for 2015, judged by a panel of highly regarded landscape photographers such as Marc Adamus, Art Wolfe, Charlie Waite, and others. He has a sophisticated style of photography characterized by a combination of ambitious compositions and seductive processing. His love for the outdoors has led him to complete the Appalachian Trail and the John Muir Trail in their entirety, and this sense of adventure regularly leads him off the beaten path in search of compelling and unique images. Ted leads workshops across the globe and also provides processing instruction. His creative output also includes projects in the motion graphics industry, which gives him a breadth of expression and a unique multidisciplinary perspective that informs all of his creative and instructional endeavors.