Our Team
Who We Are
BTW images was founded in 2009 to provide Visual Marketing services in the Washington, DC area. We are a small business with a passion for technology and service. We bring our passion for cutting-edge technology and visual marketing to every project we take on.
We are frequently called upon to talk about emerging technology, recognized as a small business with big ideas. We continue to expand our business, our minds, and our passion.
Based in the Washington, DC metro area, our clients are as diverse as the region. From home builders to Orthodontists to Law Firms, we continue to grow our clients, not by industry, but by need. Providing digital marketing to clients in the US, we also provide Professional Photography and Video production services to local clients.
As our business has grown, so have we, and so have our clients. We are proud to be part of such a wonderful group in a growing age of technology and social networking.
Our Mission
BRIAN L. WOODS
Co-owner/Marketing and Communications
Brian was born and raised in Colorado. He proudly served in the US Navy for 8 years as a legal consultant and received a Navy Achievement Medal plus several other distinguished awards.
Brian left the Navy to pursue a career in Client Relations. His career led him to the airline industry where he worked for such airlines as TWA, World Airways as In-Flight Service Manager, and United Airlines. Brian also worked for United Express as their Employee Relations Hub Manager for the East Coast, based in Dulles, VA. His Airline and Management careers have extended in the work force for over 18 years.
Brian changed careers in 2007, moving to the Orthodontics field. His skills in customer service and client relations allowed him to advance quickly to Clinic Operations/Marketing Coordinator for two respectable offices in Burke and Gainesville, VA.
Brian has lived in the Washington, DC area for over 14 years. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities, being actively involved with the ASPCA and enjoys doing anything to promote Cancer awareness and actively walks in the 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer.
Brian studied at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
TED WIATRAK JR.
Co-owner/Technology and Development
Ted was born in Western Pennsylvania and moved to the Washington DC area in 1991.
He enjoyed 17 years in the Government working for the Department of Defense. His career started as a computer programmer and took him through numerous positions of project management and technical leads, finishing as the Chief Technical Scientist at a DoD agency.
He has long had a passion for photography and is happy to finally pursue it through his new career. In his spare time, Ted enjoys catching up on the latest technical trends and spending time with his dogs.
Ted holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Astronomy from Penn State and a Master’s Degree in Technology Management from George Mason.
HUNTER RANGEL
Director of Operations
Born and raised in NoVA, Hunter’s history is short, yet varied. From the age of 4, he was enrolled in Taekwondo classes in various studios, culminating in a 3rd degree Black Belt earned in 2015. He was fortunate enough to channel this into 7 years as the head instructor at a local martial arts studio. Since then, he has cross-trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing.
JORDAN HEINRICH
Director of Media
Jordan moved to the D.C. area in 2004 from Dallas. He studied english and graphic design at George Mason University and then held his VA real estate license for three years before joining BTW images. You can find him at the office assisting clients in the operations department or out in the field as your dedicated floor plan specialist. In his free time he enjoys going out to local events, drawing, and traveling.
ERIN BAUER
Interim Director of Scheduling
Erin was born and raised in Alexandria, and has always been drawn to the water. She was on the rowing team all through high school and then went back to coach the team after she graduated. If she’s not outside on or near the water, or on a hike, she’s probably inside playing video games, watching sci fi or crime shows, or cuddling with her cats. Before joining BTW images, Erin was in car sales and was a server at a whisky bar.
LEAH BESDEN
Media Specialist
Born in an easter island head in bikini bottom, scenically located in the pacific ocean, Leah has been involved with the arts from a young age. She learned to play clarinet at 10 years old, and continued to play for the next 8 years. She spends her time at home relaxing with her pet racing snail, named Snellie. Her early career started with working at a local dining establishment, along with her next door neighbor who is the chef. In her time off, she partners up with the International Justice League of Super Acquaintances as Captain Magma.
Maryory Bustamante
Scheduling Administrator
Maryory was born in Honduras and moved to Northern Virginia at a very young age. She has always held a passion for helping others and creating long lasting relationships. Prior to joining BTW, she worked in the mental health field and the food service industry for a number of years. When she is not obsessing over her young daughter and spending time with her family, you can find her catching up on reality tv, watching movies, or trying out new recipes in the kitchen! Maryory is very excited to be a part of the BTW family and looks forward to what the future holds.
PHIL YONKER
Photographer/3D Tech
Phil Yonker was born and raised in Rockville, Maryland. Growing up, Phil aways had an interest and passion for photography, which he credits his father for who owns Imperial Framing in Silver Spring, MD. Phil grew up around photography and learning the trade from a very young age, but following high school he worked in various different jobs before choosing photography as a career and deciding to return to school. He graduated from the Art Institute of Washington in 2011 with his degree in photography and has been working in the field ever since. Before coming to BTW Images, Phil worked for Grub Hub, Splendid Photography, and developed an antique catalog for an upcoming Auction Company.
In his spare time, you can find Phil hiking with his dog, golfing, spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and continuing to master his craft of photography.
DEREK BROCKMEIER
Photographer/3D Tech/Floor Plan Drafter
Born and raised in the Mount Vernon area in Alexandria VA, Derek lived the life of an artistic only child with a very active imagination. Studying all forms of art, including photography and drafting in high school and throughout his stay at the Alexandria NOVA campus as well as George Mason University. Derek graduated from GMU with a Bachelor’s in Printmaking, and after a bit of searching, ended up on BTW’s doorstep with a myriad of skills to contribute, into a place that quickly felt like family.
While not out on a job making Floorplans, doing a 3D Scan, or taking pictures of a home. The wild Derek can be found at home playing video games, playing Dungeons & Dragons, practicing archery, or finding another excuse to put off doing some exercise.
IAN ARNESON
Photographer
Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Ian is a jack of all trades in the realm of photography. Starting out as a hobbyist, Ian explored all avenues of photography and post production and soon the hobby turned career. Attended college studying arts and music, he has always had a love for artistic expression. Ian graduated Full Sail University with an Associate of science degree. Now a full time photographer and digital artist, Ian enjoys creating images and characters the stretch far beyond his imagination. As the great Ansel Adams once said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”
WILL TYLER
Photographer/Videographer/Floor Plan Drafter
Born and raised in Northern Virginia, and has lived between there and Maryland his entire life. Exposed early and often to the outdoors, Will developed a love of nature. This eventually led Will to photography, initially shooting landscapes and wildlife, before eventually moving into Architecture. Will has been working in real-estate since 2012 in the DMV area. Aside from photography, Will is a self-pitying Baltimore/DC sports fan, a decent cook, and a practicer of yoga.
LIONEL CARDENAS
Photographer/Videographer
Lionel was born and raised in NoVa but also lived in Ecuador and France for a number of years. He’s travelled around Europe and the Americas and many of his trips were excuses to satisfy his passion for soccer. However, during a visit to Venice, Italy, he discovered his interest for photography. Lionel moved back to Arlington in 2011 and started working as a freelance photographer for Airbnb as well as for a company taking pictures for school yearbooks.
In his spare time, Lionel occasionally plays ping pong, enjoys music and telling corny dad jokes
BUDDY JONES
Photographer/Videographer/3D Tech
MICHAEL DAVIS
Photographer/Videographer/Floor Plan Drafter/3D Tech
Michael was born in Iowa to two Navy parents. After briefly joining the Marine Corps himself, he moved to Canada to study Architecture. Being an avid traveler, Michael has moved twenty-seven times and visited forty out of the fifty states and four of the Canadian provinces so far. He is a loving father to three daughters and one son. In his spare time, Michael enjoys anything creative from cooking, to drawing, to rockin’ out on bass guitar.
STEVE KIM
Photographer
I was born in Philadelphia and raised in South Korea. I came back to the United States in 2011. I have a diverse career including cultural event planner, research analyst, program manager, and now I am working as a full-time photographer.
I have been enjoying photography since 2007. I was inspired a lot by my father who always has a camera on his hand for our family. My father passed all his cameras on me including Nikon FM2, Contax T1, and Contax T2. Those are the apple of my eye.
I usually enjoy my free time with my lovely one-year-old Border Collie, Haru. Haru means one day in Korean. I named her Haru because I hope that she is happy with us every day.
MICHEL DANDREA
Photographer
Born and raised in Altoona, PA, Michele moved to Fairfax County after graduating from college. She recently completed a successful career as a financial advisor and has set her sights on developing her photography business. She is primarily a fine art and nature photographer; and has won numerous awards and sales. For fun and community service, Michele shoots youth sports and music events on a volunteer basis. She also does product photography for artists and craftspeople.
She and her husband live in Vienna and have a son who is a junior at Madison High School. In her free time you can find her hiking, biking, kayaking and traveling to new places, always with a camera in hand.
John Tate
Photographer/3D Technician
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SAM MIDDLETON
Photographer/Videographer
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OSCAR PARRA
Photographer
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OMEIMA KHIDIR
Floor Plan Drafter
Omeima was born in Khartoum, Sudan. She found her passion for Architecture during elementary school. She studied Architecture in both the middle east and Sudan, and earned her master’s degree in architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She had the honor of studying under Mr. Marco Frascari, an Italian architect and architectural theorist who studied with Carlo Scarpa and Arrigo Rudi. She worked for different Architectural firms in Northern Virginia, coordinating a wide variety of projects and effectively planning and conducting technical presentations. She had the opportunity to work for the Gulf Organization for research and Development (GORD) as a project manager and as a team member that developed sustainability and green building standards, conducted multidisciplinary applied research, engaged in education and outreach activities (Global Sustainability Academy) and participated in the COP 18 (Carbon emission) the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2012 in Doha, Qatar. She had the opportunity to travel to different countries and explore Architectural buildings.
She enjoys sketching, designing, conducting home improvements, sightseeing and sports. She’s an active volunteer with the special Olympics, having attended the state championships for soccer, basketball and track and field. She was awarded the Alexandria public school volunteer of the year for 2018.
Patrick Lemay
Floor Plan Drafter
MARK BERRIOS
3D Tech
Originating from the Bronx New York, Mark graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BA in Computer Art. While he enjoys making 3D models, things changed after discovering the wonders of working with clay. In his spare time, Mark practices in the ancient art of sculpting, and is currently working towards his goal of growing his online business/ YouTube channel.
Using a wide variety of tools and materials, his work is mostly inspired by all the things he loves; geeky and/ or cute such as animals, nature, cartoons, anime, video games, and all things that glow in the dark.