We live in a world which is changing rapidly. From rain forests that are bulldozed for grazing lands to urban and suburban landscapes which change at the whim of developers and highway departments, what we see today may not be here tomorrow. Because of these changes, the importance of photography increases every single day. The scenes I document, whether rural or urban, are ones I am afraid may change and ones I am infatuated with for a number of reasons. Whether I love the inspirational hues in front of my camera lens, the history behind the location or the moment in time in which I find myself, I shoot what I love.
Photographers Eric Grant, Adam Jahiel and Bob Moorhouse have each been a huge inspiration for my western themed work. There’s nothing in this world more relaxing than spending the day at a working Texas cattle ranch on the high plains capturing a historic way of life that some people do not even know still exists. Other areas of photography which capture my eye are ruralscapes and small town life as well as urban subject matter which centers most on street photography and cityscapes which feature historic buildings among the modernity I often lament.
As for technique, I’ve been quoted as saying, “I just let God point me in the right direction and I push the button.” While I still believe this to be true many years after I first said it, that sentiment was extremely evident when I first began shooting on Texas ranches. Without any training or demonstrated artistic skill at the time, I came away from my first photo shoots with amazing shots. I never knew what would appear when the film was developed, but I was very pleased with the results. Today, I may have a bit more experience and training, but I feel the quote from my early days still applies to my photography.
I long to bring the world into my life one picture at a time and share the love I have for my subjects.