How it came to be...
As a child, it never had crossed my mind to become a photographer. It just kind of happened.
I suppose it started in high school - my first introduction to what would become a life passion for me. Little did I know that the 35mm used camera that my mother bought for me to use in my Intro to Photography would lead to. I took every class I could in high school...and college. Even to this day I am continually taking classes to learn everything I can.
After college in 2000 I branched out from the serenity of the darkroom into the digital world...and I LOVED it! Everywhere I went I always had a camera with me, documenting the most minute things - interesting architecture, the way the light reflected off of an ice covered tree, the morning sunrise. It seemed that the only way I could see the world was through my viewfinder.
I really love what I do and I spend a lot of time fine tuning, perfecting and even obsessing over my work... it is a true passion. I have spent a lot of time trying to define what my "style" of photography is. But style comes with time and is constantly evolving. Part of the development of one's style is being aware of the basic nature of the image captured and aspiring to go beyond that in an imaginative way to draw attention to the natural beauty of the subject and composition. And the best part of all of this? Being able to share it with others.
But it is not just about me and my style. My clients each bring their own unique style and persona to the other end of my lens. I love being able to capture this in my work as a photographer. Together, my clients and I capture beautiful images of them and their loved ones. Each experience is one-of-a-kind.
I am a natural light photographer. This means that I look for and use the natural light available wherever we shoot. I try to keep the use of flashes and other artificial lights to an absolute minimum. My view is that natural light makes for more emotion and deeper photographs. By using available natural light, I am able to capture images reflecting rare moments-in-time. Nothing should appear staged or artificial.
I love being able to tell a story through photography. I consider it to be a great honor to be invited into your home, or to one of your most special events, or even to spend an hour or two with out and about to capture a few of your sweet moments for eternity. Photography is an art, a passion and a personal experience. Whether you are graduating, celebrating the birth of a child, or getting married...I would love to be able to capture your dreams coming true.
I suppose it started in high school - my first introduction to what would become a life passion for me. Little did I know that the 35mm used camera that my mother bought for me to use in my Intro to Photography would lead to. I took every class I could in high school...and college. Even to this day I am continually taking classes to learn everything I can.
After college in 2000 I branched out from the serenity of the darkroom into the digital world...and I LOVED it! Everywhere I went I always had a camera with me, documenting the most minute things - interesting architecture, the way the light reflected off of an ice covered tree, the morning sunrise. It seemed that the only way I could see the world was through my viewfinder.
I really love what I do and I spend a lot of time fine tuning, perfecting and even obsessing over my work... it is a true passion. I have spent a lot of time trying to define what my "style" of photography is. But style comes with time and is constantly evolving. Part of the development of one's style is being aware of the basic nature of the image captured and aspiring to go beyond that in an imaginative way to draw attention to the natural beauty of the subject and composition. And the best part of all of this? Being able to share it with others.
But it is not just about me and my style. My clients each bring their own unique style and persona to the other end of my lens. I love being able to capture this in my work as a photographer. Together, my clients and I capture beautiful images of them and their loved ones. Each experience is one-of-a-kind.
I am a natural light photographer. This means that I look for and use the natural light available wherever we shoot. I try to keep the use of flashes and other artificial lights to an absolute minimum. My view is that natural light makes for more emotion and deeper photographs. By using available natural light, I am able to capture images reflecting rare moments-in-time. Nothing should appear staged or artificial.
I love being able to tell a story through photography. I consider it to be a great honor to be invited into your home, or to one of your most special events, or even to spend an hour or two with out and about to capture a few of your sweet moments for eternity. Photography is an art, a passion and a personal experience. Whether you are graduating, celebrating the birth of a child, or getting married...I would love to be able to capture your dreams coming true.