Artist Statement

With over two decades of experience in both film and digital photography, my work explores themes of isolation, impermanence, and the sublime presence of nature. I favor the disciplined process of medium format film and traditional darkroom techniques to render compositions steeped in quietude, often from the remote landscapes of the American West. My goal is to create images that transcend documentation and invite a deeper emotional connection through tonal nuance, compositional stillness, and the presence of natural light.

Education

University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Maric College, Sacramento, CA
Associate of Applied Sciences in Paralegal Studies

Photography Experience

Fine Art Photographer
Self-directed Practice | 2000 – Present

·      Specialize in black and white and color fine art landscape photography.

·      Work extensively with Hasselblad 500CM, Mamiya 645, and Nikon F2 film cameras, as well as Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon Z9 digital systems.

·      Proficient in editing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, with a focus on preparing images for gallery exhibition and limited edition printing.

·      Print editions using Hahnemühle Photo Rag via professional print vendors for sizes 16x24", 24x36", 20x20” and 30x30” formats

Website & Storefront

·      Designer and curator of personal online gallery and e-commerce store using Squarespace, offering limited-edition prints for purchase.

·      Developed SEO-optimized content, product descriptions, and digital image presentation.

Selected Projects & Works

·      “Solitude in the Valley” – Merced River, Yosemite National Park

·      “Storm on the Pass” – Eastern Sierra Nevada

·      “Hope Valley Hushed” – Sierra Nevada

·      “Granite Sentinel” – Yosemite National Park

·       “Stillness and Fury” – Yosemite National Park

Technical Skills

·      Medium format and 35mm film handling, push/pull processing techniques

·      Adobe Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Topaz

·      Platinum-palladium print preparation

·      Website and store development on Squarespace

·      Experience with both color and monochrome photo editing for fine art

Honors

Art Limited Feature, Paris, France — July 2025
Selected Artist Feature for "Storm on the Pass"
My fine art photograph Storm on the Pass was selected and featured by Art Limited, an internationally recognized online contemporary art platform based in Paris. This honor highlights the artistic merit and visual impact of the work, reaching a global audience of collectors, curators, and fellow artists.

Art Limited Feature, Paris, France — July 2025
Selected Artist Feature for "Sierra Crescendo"
My fine art photograph Sierra Crescendo was selected and featured by Art Limited, an internationally recognized online contemporary art platform based in Paris. This honor highlights the artistic merit and visual impact of the work, reaching a global audience of collectors, curators, and fellow artists.