I’ve been a photographer for more than 50 years. When I was a kid my grandfather gave me a Pentax Spotmatic 35mm film camera and a couple of interchangeable lenses. Later, in an industrial arts class in high school, I learned to develop black-and-white film and enlarge prints in an old-school, chemical-based darkroom. In the decades since that pre-digital era, my love of photography has only deepened.
These days I mainly use digital cameras and software to make and edit photographs. The power, convenience, and immediacy of the modern tools is undeniable. Still, I strive to replicate the best aspects of the analog aesthetic. Texture and grain. Thoughtful black-and-white conversions. Subtle and painterly color shifts. Otherworldly light. A matte look. Attention to the physics of what lenses do and how human eyes see. A certain je ne sais quoi. A quality that the late architect Christopher Alexander described as “The Quality Without a Name.” You know it when you see it.
I also have a background in fine art, and I approach photography and editing with an artist’s eye. Yes, documenting reality is important, but telling a story and capturing a vibe are equally important skills in a photographer’s toolbox. Sometimes, erasing intrusive power lines is the right thing to do, for a better photograph. Curating and editing are critically important parts of the process.
My work celebrates and elevates everyday moments. Despite our messiness, I believe that we humans are good, kind, beautiful, complex, and worthy. I aim to capture and promote these sentiments and perspectives.
I’m excited to step into a new venture, here at the beginning of 2026. For nearly two decades I’ve been a web designer, graphic designer, and photographer working with a large nonprofit company in the energy industry. I still hold this job. I’m really good at it. I love the people on my team. It is important work. But I foresee a future where I’m going to want to step away from the world of high-tech problems and computers (except when editing photos), and focus more on communicating and expressing through visuals.
I have enjoyed taking photos since I was young, and lately I have been feeling drawn to the practice again. So it seemed like a good time to publish a portfolio of my work, and open the door for creative collaborations. Being a web designer by trade (among other hats), naturally I made this website too.
Will photography evolve into a serious side business? Will it eventually become my day job? All good questions. Currently I don’t know the answers. I’m making plans, exploring ideas, having fun, and seeing where it goes. Thank you for reading. And thank you for your support.
I hope you enjoy checking out my photography portfolio here. Feel free to email me or sign up to receive my studio newsletter.
Find Me Elsewhere on the Web
- Visit my art portfolio (separate website).
- Follow me on Instagram.
- Check out my music on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream music.
- Watch my videos on YouTube.