His stories and photographs have been published worldwide and his Afghanistan work anchored a major exhibition at the Canadian War Museum. His honours in journalism include three National Newspaper Awards, four RTNDA broadcast awards, two Canadian Press Stories of the Year and the first-ever Ross Munro Media Award for excellence in defence reporting. Stephen resides in Ottawa and, outside of journalism, is an avid wildlife and fashion photographer and licensed pilot who relishes getting lost on country roads aboard his custom Harley.