About

I’m passionate about photography and capturing the word in both hyper realism, and through a specific lens (pun intended). My primary focus (pun NOT intended) is landscape and macro photography.

I began my journey with photography first with instant cameras and simple disposable or “point and shoot” cameras. I quickly wanted more control over what the camera captured, and was gifted a SLR in my early teens. Taking classes in both composition and darkroom techniques (when the darkroom was actually dark, and not a lit computer screen) gave me an appreciation for the effort needed to create truly remarkable photos.

While the urge to replicate the beauty of nature is my initial compulsion for landscape photography, inserting my own unique perspective is what keeps me interested. There are endless vistas in this vast and amazing world, but each of us appreciates them through our own unique point of view. Macro photography on the other hand is almost the opposite: there is no obvious scene in which to appreciate. My perspective needs to be forced upon an object to create intent and meaning. But in both instances, I pull from the subject my personal viewpoint and present it to the viewer both objectively (by virtue of the technical nature of photography) and subjectively (by way of the creative process of photography).

Rather than lament the loss of the more manual and physical craft photography previously required, I embrace the digital age. The ability to take hundreds of pictures on a single hike, while sometimes a curse, brings with it a chance to explore, learn and grow as a photographer and artist. While I would never want to return to relying solely on maps, I can use what I learned about the earlier days of photography to evolve along with the technology.

The most challenging aspect of photography beyond the technical (which continues to get easier and more accessible every day) is reproducing the emotion of the real world, and drawing interest from a static image. Evoking the sense of wonder and intrigue when looking at a landscape or capturing meaning in an otherwise overlooked detail in the world is the struggle I try to overcome in my photographs. It’s not enough to simply recreate an image, it needs to have substance and purpose.

Some may feel my photographs are “overworked”, but I enjoy the editing process. I feel I have the greatest ability to insert my personality through the digital darkroom. Nobody ever criticized Monet or Van Gough for using too much paint (without intending to compare myself).

If you enjoy my work, please feel free to reach out through the contact form. If you would like to purchase any prints or digital copies, all the better. I take photographs for myself, but certainly hope others enjoy them as well. I appreciate you stopping by to visit and taking the time to both read this, and view my work.

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