ARTIST STATEMENT

I was influenced at a young age by living next door to an artist. I have always enjoyed creative things of all kinds. I enjoy composing images within the viewfinder of the camera the most. When photography went digital I was so happy to finally take control of my images and create beyond the boundaries of what was previously possible.

I not only have a BFA in studio art, but also majored in Art History.  I especially love studying ancient civilizations.   I have always attributed my strong art background for helping me become a better photographer.  The best thing I love about working digitally is that all of my tools are contained within the computer and I never have to make a mess.   

Another thing I love about digital is that there are so many possibilities that I never run out of new things to try. I love experimentation and do not want to be stifled by focusing on any one single subject. I enjoy both the process of capturing the image with my camera and also the process of editing photos in post processing equally. Sometimes I barely make any adjustments to a photo and other times I may create a composited image that requires many, many layers, which becomes much more than a simple photo. With digital technology the sky is the limit.