About Us

Artist Statement

Photography was my passion since a very young age. I was eleven years old when I started processing black and white film, learning and practicing darkroom techniques, and printing images. My exposure to various forms and styles of visual art also started at a young age. As a family, we visited art museums and galleries on a regular basis.

As a photographer, I focus on the creative aspects of the photographic art form. For many years I was shooting slides, where the final image is created at the moment of releasing the camera’s shutter. Then, it was critical to pre-visualize and execute the final image in camera, while still in the field. As an early adopter of digital imaging technologies, I’ve revised my approach and workflow to take advantage of the new capabilities and utilize the new tools to produce images that better express my interpretation and feelings. Now, I use my time in the field to collect materials, but the final image is fully visualized and created in the digital studio. I still make the effort to get the best composition and quality image in camera, but my creative process doesn’t end when I press the shutter. My images reflect what I saw in my mind’s eye.

Street photography, where I engage in conversations and photograph interesting people is my passion. I also enjoy more relaxing work photographing landscapes and abstracts. In recent months, while spending more time at home and avoiding travel due to COVID-19, I focused more on creating images that I saw in my mind’s eye, using Photoshop and other digital photography tools.

Summary

Artist Statement

Photographer and photography instructor with focus on the creative aspects of the photographic art form.
Over 40 years experience in the complete photographic process including analog photography, darkroom work, and extensive digital imaging experience.
Experience in computer programming and the use of a wide range of software applications, including 15+ years of extensive use of Photoshop and other digital imaging applications.
Extensive background in photography and computer technology, art, and professional training on technical and art-related topics.
Attended workshops by the masters Monte Zucker, Joe McNally, and Dr. Yuan Li.
Work includes a large stock of fine art photography, various types of events, and being photography coach.
Travels extensively throughout the US and abroad.
Active judge of photo contests, photo critique, and exhibitor of fine art photography.
Recipient of numerous awards in photo contests.
Published in the US and internationally.