About The Artist

My photographic images are created by combining photographs and sometimes scanned objects together to create a unique photomontage. I use multiple layers of photographs and blend the colors and images into one.  The creative possibilities are endless.

The creation of art with my camera has a deeply personal meaning for me. In my digital darkroom, I alter the images to create one of a kind photographs that push the boundaries of what is real and surreal. My goal is to bring the viewer to a place they have never been before by creating images that depart from reality.

I discovered photography at an early age during high school. It was an incredible stroke of luck for me to land a part-time job as a photographer for a local newspaper.  At that time my focus was photojournalism and this one event sparked my passion for taking pictures that have lasted an entire lifetime.

As I pursued a career in photography and traveled to far off places, I started photographing landscapes more often. After studying the works of great photographers such as Ansel Adams, I noticed a change in how I perceived light. Embracing this change I worked at being able to recognize exceptional lighting conditions for capturing unique photographs. As time passed and I honed these skills, it became a natural part of the way I see the world.

Today, with all the new technical innovations, I rarely miss a photo opportunity. I always have a camera with me and I'm still amazed at the quality of the images that are taken with my little Apple iPhone. The digital darkroom that I now use is far different than the developer and fixer I mixed in photo trays. Photoshop and my scanner have now become my primary darkroom tools. With these creative programs, I experiment frequently and try to create unique images that go beyond what I can see. I'm always searching for the best light for my subject, but now I have the ability to enhance and color the light to create images that have a more dramatic impact.