My interest in photography began when I found my dad's Nikon camera that he'd purchased in Tokyo while serving in the Army during the Korean War. Over the years, this interest has increased to the point I’ve owned, and outgrown, several cameras. Currently, I shoot with either a Nikon D500 or Nikon Z7 and any of the number of lenses I’ve accrued.
I honed my photography skills on the soccer pitch, the lacrosse field, and the ice hockey rink. I’m equally at home in the field shooting landscapes and wildlife; capturing street scenes, architecture, vintage pieces, or mural art; or even trekking to “unsavory” places to photograph abandoned locations.
I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to work with Capital Photography Center (CPC) “behind” the scenes and, more recently, as an instructor for Capital Photography Center. These positions have allowed me access to many amazing and accomplished photographers and instructors, which ultimately helped me grow in my skills and confidence as a photographer.
I relish the chance to capture the beauty of a sunset or the awe of a landscape, a spider in its glistening web, a dew-covered flower in the garden, a gritty street scene, or the allure of a vintage piece. I have discovered in recent years my true passion lies in creating digital art from those photos. I’ve also fallen in love with creating abstract images, particularly those that result from adding oil to water, or the meticulous placement of water drops to capture a subject refracted in a water drop.
There is something incredibly rewarding about the creative process. While the subject may differ, the outcome is ultimately about the variety and range of emotions I can elicit from the viewer just by catching that perfect moment in time.