My father instilled in me the beauty of photography at a young age; life has taken me on many different paths but my love for it has remained. Though I've dabbled (far too long, some might say) in other creative areas, I've always felt most free and natural behind the lens. Returning to my photography recently has been a rebirth, a renewal, a homecoming.

My ambition is to capture not just a snapshot of the world, but the hidden emotions behind our existence; in every moment, in every space, there is feeling and life. Whether or not people are present is irrelevant; as we move through the world we leave an indelible impression on everything we see, touch, and hear, adding another tile to the ever-expanding mosaic of humanity's collective memory.

Some images are celebrations of light and dream, but without darkness and nightmare we would be unable to begin to understand a life of any importance. It is not my intent to censor or judge but merely to present how I perceive the roads I walk. These are my poems, my thoughts, and the things I have to give.

Almost all of the pictures here are available in print form; contact me at shane.montross [at] gmail.com with questions, requests, or thoughts!