I don’t think I could describe Peter accurately. What can I describe about Peter? I can describe what I think I know about him, why I admire his work, and the reason for this testimonial about Just Add Light. Imagine him running down the track with a pole in his hands, planting the pole in the pit and vaulting. Imag… Read more

I don’t think I could describe Peter accurately. What can I describe about Peter? I can describe what I think I know about him, why I admire his work, and the reason for this testimonial about Just Add Light. Imagine him running down the track with a pole in his hands, planting the pole in the pit and vaulting. Imagine him using the strength of his entire body to plunge feet first into the air contradicting both gravity and common sense. Can you see him? He is in that moment in the air over the bar. It is a balance between the moment of letting go of the pole and the moment of weightless; he understands the necessity of practice and and he undrstands how the body moves by memory through repetition. Then, without thinking there is that feeling when he realizes success and is not concerned with the fall. For some reason, to me, he is still in that moment. He understands where his body is. He knows where the bar is. He realizes that he has succeeded in this attempt and that those watching him may applause his efforts and congratulate him. They may even photograph him. Regardless, with a keen eye at that moment of apex he recognizes that tiny space between himself and the bar. Regardless, he will raise the bar. Regardless, he will continue to plunge feet first into the air. I see that moment in his photography. I see that keen eye for recognizing the space above the bar in his photography. It may be the crunchy goodness of decay and abandonment. It may be the complexity of urban compartments or the simplicity of rural expanse. It may be the randomness of nature or the calculations of human design. It may be the hustle and bustle of society or the calmness of inner thought. I see all of these things in his photography. I don’t know what he sees when he takes a photograph, but when he takes a photograph of what he sees, of what I also see, I see it like I’m not used to seeing it. It looks new to me. How does he do that? Even though all I ever did in track and field was to run in circles against the clock, he makes me think about what it is like to be timeless and to reach new heights. I take his photography as a subtle challenge to see that space above the bar, to defy the gravity and common sense for which I hold myself accountable. Wether he knows it or not, just by being himself and doing what he believes in he has inspired me. He has changed my life for what I believe to be for the better. In more than one way I guess you could say he has shed some light on my own life. Without light, photographs would be black. I thank him for his efforts to just add light.

My first meeting with Peter was in a abandoned warehouse in complete darkness...He had wanted to learn the technique of light painting. My first lesson included the phrase "I go over here and do this and then over here to do this"....thankfully, he caught on without many words being uttered and the rest is history. A… Read more

My first meeting with Peter was in a abandoned warehouse in complete darkness...He had wanted to learn the technique of light painting. My first lesson included the phrase "I go over here and do this and then over here to do this"....thankfully, he caught on without many words being uttered and the rest is history. A great friend and partner in crime. He has grown immensely over the months we have spent lighting up various abandoned places throughout Wisconsin.

Peter is one amazing photographer and artist that I've always admired ever since he became my flickr friend. Every time I'm on flickr I find myself going to his photostream to get inspired by his works, as a matter of fact, the pictures of the many parks in Milwaukee that he took really inspired me to do the same. Th… Read more

Peter is one amazing photographer and artist that I've always admired ever since he became my flickr friend. Every time I'm on flickr I find myself going to his photostream to get inspired by his works, as a matter of fact, the pictures of the many parks in Milwaukee that he took really inspired me to do the same. Thanks. Indy

Peter is one of the most unique photographers on flickr. He has an incredible knack for bringing some of the darkest parts of the city to light, with a keen eye for interesting urban scenes followed by amazing, tasteful, post shot processing. His work is truly one-of-a-kind. He has an avid passion for uncovering… Read more

Peter is one of the most unique photographers on flickr. He has an incredible knack for bringing some of the darkest parts of the city to light, with a keen eye for interesting urban scenes followed by amazing, tasteful, post shot processing. His work is truly one-of-a-kind. He has an avid passion for uncovering Milwaukee’s old railroad lines, transforming present day photos into vintage images of a bygone era. His photos are beautifully journalistic and could easily be used to create an exceptional documentary of Milwaukee’s historic railroads. Add to all of this, the fact that he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet on flickr. He is genuine and kind and always encouraging. Peter, thank you for sharing your passion with all of us – your photos are wonderful works of art. Thank you most of all for your friendship ~ Jacki