Though digital manipulation is almost standard with today's digital landscape photographers, I prefer to adhere to 20th century photographic techniques. All my images are captured on medium- and large-format cameras almost exclusively on Fujichrome Transparency and Kodak Black and White Negative 4x5 and 120 film. Once an image enters the digital realm, it no longer remains trustworthy. All my photographs are printed using conventional photographic materials, which is defined as paper base that is coated with a light sensitive silver halide emulsion, either color or black and white, and printed with light in a darkroom. All of my photographs are personally printed optically by me using a wet-darkroom.

Photographers utilizing digital techniques are creating some great and sometimes inspirational work, however many are manipulating the images beyond what they saw at the time of capturing the image. I believe that by using an analogue workflow, there is a direct connection with the viewer to the original scene. They know that what they are seeing is real, and I believe this to be the most important aspect in my photography.

My goal is to produce photographic prints that are filled with light and life. I believe my work is best viewed in print, as the fine print is ultimately the culmination of the photographic process and the artist’s vision. I have done my best to represent my work to the best of my abilities in a digital format here on my website, but it is no replacement for viewing a finely crafted silver print correctly lit. I hope to share a brief glimpse into the natural world as I see it through my photography.

“Computer photography won’t be photography as we know it. I think photography will always be chemical” - Annie Leibovitz

I gather inspiration for landscape photography from Michael Fatali, Ansel Adams, Christopher Burkett, Clyde Butcher, and so many other great landscape photographers.