Artist Statement
“All authentic art is conceived at a sacred moment and nourished in a blessed hour; an inner impulse creates it, often without the artist being aware of it.”
Landscape photography is an act of patience and presence. It requires the ability to adapt, finding that perfect moment among the shifting weather, the changing light, and the unpredictable movements of the natural world. It demands humility: to know when to act quickly, when to wait, and when to reassess.
When approaching nature photography, my craft is grounded in a deep respect for the land and the interconnected way it operates. It is this dance that lends itself the decisive moment—a sudden break in the clouds, a glint of light on water, a seagull appearing at the right moment. This will often require wet boots, long hikes, and above all, stillness.
Editing, for me, is not about transformation but translation. I’ve spent many nights tinkering with the most minute of details; honing tone, contrast, and color in a meticulous way knowing that, while it may not be noticed, it will be felt.
I aim to preserve the truth of a space, grounding it in realism, while capturing its emotional resonance akin to the Romantic tradition.
The American landscape occupies a large portion of my thoughts, and there is a comfort that it continues on without so much as a thought about me. If we do not respect them, they may disappear forever.
The grandeur of these spaces keeps me coming back, honing my craft, and continuing to find those moments that evoke the emotional and visual beauty they have to offer.
These works are a record of such moments, forever suspended in time.