Photography is my way of exploring, seeing, and celebrating the world around me. After decades in software design, I find in photography a medium that balances technical precision with a personal vision. My work captures vibrant detail in our everyday surroundings, inviting viewers to see the familiar in new ways. Whether documenting candid scenes or creating layered compositions, I aim to convey a sense of place and emotion. Through teaching photography and photo editing, I share this passion, empowering others to find their own unique perspectives with the camera.

Photography Projects

Nature
My love of animals and the natural world is a constant theme in my work. I am always looking for opportunities to photograph wildlife, flowers, and landscapes. 

Spirit of Art
In the "Spirit of Art" series I create composite images of artwork and either the artists who created the work, or people viewing the artwork. These composites are sometimes created as double exposures in my camera. Other times I use Photoshop to blend images together.

Bending the Light
I am intrigued by all the ways that light can bend and images can become distorted. Water reflections are the most noticeable example. I think of the water as an extra lens provided by nature. Unlike a camera lens made of glass, water is ever-changing. Sometimes it's perfectly clear like a mirror and other times it's lined with wrinkles from the wind. Often the most beautiful reflections emerge from the distortions created by gentle waves. Reflections, of course, can also be found in windows, metal surfaces, and Mylar materials. And light bends wonderfully when shooting through textured or curved glass. See examples from my 2023 "Bending the Light" book.

 
For more details, see my resume and bio.