Photography, for me, is an act of presence and gratitude.

I’m drawn especially to the moon and celestial events, and my photo adventures are opportunities to quiet the distractions of everyday life, look up, and simply be present for what the universe is offering. Whether I’m witnessing the moon rising over the horizon, the fleeting light of an eclipse, a sunrise, or the rare appearance of the aurora, there is both awe in the experience and gratitude for having been there to witness it.

The photographs I bring home are souvenirs of those moments. Editing lets me return to that sense of awe, discovering details and emotions within an image that let me experience the moment all over again. (You can read more about how I create my images on the Behind the Images page.)

My work has been exhibited, awarded, and published, and there was a time when I measured a successful photo adventure largely by the images I brought home. Today, the experience itself is enough. Being intentional about where I go, what I seek out, and what I give my attention to has made photography a way of becoming fully present in the world around me.

When I share an image, I hope viewers might see some of what I saw and, more importantly, feel something of what I felt, but the experience ultimately belongs to them. The same photograph that holds one memory for me may evoke something entirely different for someone else. That’s part of its magic.

I’m a lifelong student, and I continue to learn, explore, and experiment with photography, not simply in pursuit of a better image, but of the next experience that makes me stop, look up, and give thanks to the universe for being there to see it.