Photography provides me with a vehicle for capturing the character of our surroundings. I have had a life-long passion for photography that began as I grew up in Wisconsin. The opportunity to take photography classes in high school led me to build a darkroom in my basement so I could process and print my own photos.

My work in photography continued in college where I majored in graphic arts

and continued to refine my photography skills. Following college,

I taught photography at the high school level and found great satisfaction in helping others discover photography as a creative outlet.

While in college, I had the privilege to go on a photo shoot with Ansel Adams

who came to campus as a guest lecturer. Spending a day with Adams had a significant impact on both my interest in photography and the approach that I have taken in my own work ever since.

While the techniques he demonstrated were helpful, what I learned most from him was patience.

The patience he demonstrated as he made certain every condition was just right to produce

the best possible photo is an attribute that I have tried to incorporate into my own work.

A majority of my photos capture the architectural character of places where people live

and work although I am always looking for scenes that are different and interesting.

Over the past few years, I have expanded the scope of my work and now print, mat and frame my photographs.