Since early childhood I have been inspired by the natural world. Growing up on a farm in the flatlands of northwestern Ohio instilled an appreciation for the land. This innate passion has continued into my adult life and translates as the work you see today.
Whether it's a plant, a landscape, or a manmade structure, each of my photos represents an opportunity to consider the subject -- almost apart from the meaning or function of that subject -- in terms of the beauty of its form. Whether that be the inner folds of a plant, a secluded canyon, or a sand-swept dune, I focus on the intimate view, narrowing the scope and allowing the eye to see only elements of a shape, a pattern, or a texture.
I attribute my clean sense of design to my 30-year career as a graphic designer.
Seeing the world through the eyes of a designer influences one's aesthetic, particularly one's compositions. I present my images as organized, designed space. What I reveal in my work is the world that surrounds us, but is often overlooked in the course of our hurried lives.
I am an avid adventurer, and trek throughout the U.S. in search of subjects. It is this time in the wilderness that provides the opportunity to connect with the land and compose my images. While a majority of the images derive from these remote areas, others are photographed in busy urban settings. Both provide the makings of an image that have a remarkably similar feel.
My photographic process draws upon years of traditional photography training. That has blended with current digital techniques and equipment. I shoot with Canon DSLR bodies along with Canon 'L' series lenses. Files are processed in Photoshop and the resulting images are printed using Epson archival ink jet printers on museum grade fine art papers. Archival materials are used in all stages of the framing process.
Whether it's a plant, a landscape, or a manmade structure, each of my photos represents an opportunity to consider the subject -- almost apart from the meaning or function of that subject -- in terms of the beauty of its form. Whether that be the inner folds of a plant, a secluded canyon, or a sand-swept dune, I focus on the intimate view, narrowing the scope and allowing the eye to see only elements of a shape, a pattern, or a texture.
I attribute my clean sense of design to my 30-year career as a graphic designer.
Seeing the world through the eyes of a designer influences one's aesthetic, particularly one's compositions. I present my images as organized, designed space. What I reveal in my work is the world that surrounds us, but is often overlooked in the course of our hurried lives.
I am an avid adventurer, and trek throughout the U.S. in search of subjects. It is this time in the wilderness that provides the opportunity to connect with the land and compose my images. While a majority of the images derive from these remote areas, others are photographed in busy urban settings. Both provide the makings of an image that have a remarkably similar feel.
My photographic process draws upon years of traditional photography training. That has blended with current digital techniques and equipment. I shoot with Canon DSLR bodies along with Canon 'L' series lenses. Files are processed in Photoshop and the resulting images are printed using Epson archival ink jet printers on museum grade fine art papers. Archival materials are used in all stages of the framing process.