My journey into fine art started relatively late in life. Looking for interests my wife and I could share in retirement led to photography, for which we both have a passion.
Photography enables me to experience the present moment. There is only this instant as I compose the image in my viewfinder. Capturing pictures of my family has been important too. These have documented the passing of time and meaningful moments. Looking at them reminds me of how important my family is in my life.
My photography reflects my life. I have experienced depression several times, and I have always held onto the hope things will get better. I don't aspire to change the world. Instead, if I provide a ray of hope to one person, I have achieved what I set out to do.
While I continue to capture the traditional landscape and portrait images, I love telling stories through my photos. I think my early interest in songwriting strongly influences my need to create narratives in photography.
Fine art photography is the genre enabling me to express myself through my images. When you view my photos, you may experience different feelings, but I aim to leave you with hope for a brighter future. The tools I use to do this are my camera and Photoshop. After capturing the image, I use post-production to reinforce the story. I enjoy creating narratives through compositing in Photoshop.
