nature photographer

Painter with a Shutter

 Painter with a Shutter

There’s a unique kind of magic that happens when you look at the world through the lens of a camera. But what if you don’t just take photos? What if you paint with your shutter? That’s the space I want to live in — where photography transcends documentation and becomes an act of creation.

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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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Spring's Gift: A Tulip Tale

Spring's Gift: A Tulip Tale

Spring has always been my favorite season—a time of renewal, vibrant colors, and the promise of warmer days ahead. After a long winter, the sight of tulips emerging from the soil is a welcome reminder of nature's resilience and beauty.

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2025 Px3 Entry #1

2025 Px3 Entry #1

Another year. Another chance to win some photography awards. In 2024 I entered two images into the PX3 photography competition, for the 2025 entry season I have opted to enter three beating last years entries by one.

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2 Top Image of 2024

2 Top Image of 2024

My second favorite image I made in 2024 is of a beautiful Dahlia from when I visited my friend in Hillard’s Dahlia Farm. Visiting them and photographing their blooms that they spends countless hours preparing for, growing, and event created a business of has become one of my favorite things to do every year.

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