04/16/2026
Brent White IPC Featured Photographer
By Richard Terpolilli
Brent is a native North Carolinian raised in Greensboro.
He attended Clemson University majoring in computer
engineering. Currently Brent is the Senior Software
Engineer at Momentec - Badger Sports, Brand Athletic
Ware. Helping him getting started with his
photography, Brent has taken two courses at Mitchell
College under Chuck Adams. Brent and
his wife Dana have been married for 12 years.
Photographers Statement
Brent’s introduction into photography started as a
youngster while living in North Dakota, drawing
inspiration from his father. He cherishes the memories
of just, “taking a walk with dad” simply giving him the
opportunities to practice and capture those great
memories. Brent explains, “Our whole family has
experienced more together because of my
photography. We found comfort and joy together in our
private sanctuary.”
Brent’s first camera was a Sears 110 vintage, compact
"pocket" camera from the 1970s, designed for 110
cartridge film. It offered me a simple "universal" (fixed)
focus and manual film advancement, making it ideal
for casual, nostalgic photography. One of Brent’s
fondest memories was with his mom in 2003 where
they visited the Outer Banks. It was here where Brent
became captivated with lighthouses, and made it his
obsession to continue photographing these lifesaving
watchtowers. His excitement comes through when he
finally photographed all the lighthouses on the Outer
Banks.
“Looking through the lens seeing lighthouses stand
firm against crashing waves gives me an emotional
response of awe, as a beacon that makes the ocean
feel less intimidating.”
Brent’s other interests are photographing Christmas
Lights. It’s the time of the year where the joy of the
season is expressed through creativity, originality and
nostalgia.
Artistic Expression
“As a hobby the camera gives me the freedom to
create the pictures I want without any restrictions. I
can take the time to experiment with all sorts of
techniques and learn in my own time without worry of
pleasing anyone, except myself. Photography makes
me more observant and aware of the little things that
surround me each day.”
Brent explains. “There was our cross country trip
through the Canadian Rockies that brings back fond
memories. Photographing those personal moments
helps connect me to what I’m feeling when I release
the shutter. The Majesty of those mountains belong to
everyone, but when we were there, with my camera,
the mountains belong to me. Images from that trip
awakens the feelings, sounds, and smells of the
moment. My Photographs are telling my family’s
unwritten stories and giving them a gift of
remembrance.” From those experiences Brent has
made a self published book looking through his lens
providing lasting memories for his family.
Gear
Canon EOS 80D DSLR, Canon lenses 18-135mm,
75-300mm, and a 35mm micro.
