PHOTOGRAPHER
My mantra is simple: look through the camera and capture what you see and feel—exactly as you experience it—to fulfill your vision.
My passion for photography began in high school and has continued to grow professionally for more than three decades. I completed a BFA degree in both photography and sculpture at the University of Wisconsin and later earned my Master of Fine Arts in photography from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. My background in sculpture continues to influence and inform my photographic work.
PRINTMAKER
Printmaking has been a passion for me ever since I saw my first image appear in the developer tray in the darkroom. I quickly became obsessed with developing my skills to master photographic printing in both black and white and color in the traditional darkroom. Over the years, the technology evolved to the point I was able to surpass the quality, consistency, and longevity of conventional prints by utilizing pigment-based inks and archival stocks. The darkroom has not gone away; it is alive and well in the digital domain. Today’s images need every bit as much care and attention as they would have in the traditional darkroom. Learning to craft the print is truly an art that I have been working on perfecting for over three decades. Working with other photographers and artists to help them realize their vision has become an enriching and fulfilling experience for me, and one that I hope to share with you. I genuinely love what I do!
EDUCATOR
Teaching has become one of my greatest passions. I value collaboration, the exchange of knowledge and ideas, and the opportunity to share my experience. I bring more than twenty years of teaching—undergraduate and graduate, on-site and online at accredited institutions—to every student I have the privilege to teach and inspire.