fine art photography

A Mark of Meaning — The Story Behind My New Crest

A Mark of Meaning — The Story Behind My New Crest

Designing a crest for my business wasn’t something I took lightly. It wasn’t just about adding a graphic to a card or watermarking an image—it was about creating a symbol that represents who I am now, and who I’m becoming as an artist.

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Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

Some images don’t just live in our memory—they haunt it. They tug at something deeper than aesthetics. They remind us of a feeling, a time, a truth we thought we’d forgotten. As a photographer, I strive to create work that doesn’t just land on a wall but lingers in the soul. And when that kind of work is recognized in fine art competitions, it’s not just validating—it’s a sign I’m on the right path.

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Buzz and Bloom: Why This Bee-on-Dahlia Image Captures More Than Just a Moment

Buzz and Bloom: Why This Bee-on-Dahlia Image Captures More Than Just a Moment

Every once in a while, nature pauses just long enough for us to see it breathe—and if you’re lucky, you capture that breath in a single frame. This 2024 macro image of a bee nestled into the curl of a pink dahlia isn’t just a photograph; it’s a story told in textures, hues, and instinct.

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Rain and Roses

Rain and Roses

…I having been at home during said storm system decided what better time to play with a little cell phone photography than to pop outside in the middle of a storm and photograph the rose bushes….

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A Model in Us All

 A Model in Us All

I feel there is a little model in us all. We all want to look and appear our best, to be desirable, and have the image of ourselves reflect the beauty, or masculinity within. While in my contracts and even day to day verbiage I do not refer to those I work with as a photographer as models the truth is that is how I see them during my shoots be they weddings, marketing, boudoir, or actually modeling.

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