Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.

Henry Van Dyke

The experience of creating an image is more important than the final results.

Philip Penman

The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.

Elliott Erwitt

I retired in 2023 from a career as a mental health professional while my was first career was a photographer, now I am again a photographer. My focus is to improve my craft and enjoy the great outdoors pursuing the light and shadows.

I graduated Brooks Institute of Photography in 1984 and worked in the Los Angeles area as a freelance photographer working in multiple formats for advertising clients. I then I went back to University to earn a Master's Degree, becoming a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. My 27 year mental health career was serving serving the public at non profit and government agencies.

While my mental health career was starting up, I took a break from photography for several years. During that time the changeover from film to digital happened in photography, what a difference and new challenges. Now I use mirrorless cameras and an iPhone. What amazing results from these computerized cameras! Now I've added a Nikkormat with a few lenses. to jump back into film photography. More adventures in store. I am having fun traveling the Western United States in an RV with my wife and pets while making photographs.

I'm living a dream being able to photograph the beauty of this amazing beautiful planet and have a few people see them.

"If I could see something

You can see anything you want, boy

If I could be someone

You can be anyone, celebrate, boy

Well, if I could do something

You can do something

If I could do anything

Can you do something out of this world?"

From Dreamer Written by Rodger Hodgson

Feed the hungry

Heal the sick

House the unsheltered

Live in peace