FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER
I am a professional photographer with over twenty years of experience since establishing my photography business in 1986. During this time I have been privileged to have my photographs published in books, magazines, catalogues and calendars. I also exhibit and sell my work at juried art shows and exhibitions in the Mid-Atlantic area. I am a self-taught photographer, having taken art classes in college, followed by photography classes and seminars in various places, such as the International Center for Photography in New York. I inherited my father's love for Nikon cameras and now I photograph exclusively with a Nikon F100 single lens reflex camera using Velvia slide film or the Nikon D300 digital camera.

MY PHOTOGRAPHY - EXPRESSING MY LIFE’S DESIRES
An analysis of the subject matter of my photography will reveal certain themes, particularly that of architectural details and exteriors of homes and villages. Like many other artists, my creative work is a process of self-expression. My photographs express the desires of my heart: what I want in my life and what I value most. I find that photography is a way to learn about life. My home is in a small, rural village in Pennsylvania that has an active community life much like the old villages in Europe. I value the richness and simplicity of the ordinary - both in art and in life.

What makes my photography so fresh and beautiful? It’s because I am passionate about photography and I take great pride in capturing vivid colors, textures, shapes, and patterns. Most of my photography is from the European country sides, particularly in lavender and sunflower fields and ancient villages of Provence, the region in the south of France. In 2008 I spent a glorious month in France and photographed in Provence and in the mid-Pyrenees region.In November 2008 I stayed in Umbria, Italy and came home with many beautiful and interesting photographs of the charming street scenes in the small Italian hill towns. I'm also excited about my new 2009 images of Paris and Mount Gretna which are now on my website and are in my art shows.

IT’S ALL ABOUT COLOR
I am of the “Colorist” genre of art…..color is a magnet for me and is what first attracts my attention and causes me to stop and consider the photographic possibilities of a scene. I am absolutely in love with color and I spend a lot of time observing and enjoying the array of colors in buildings, street scenes, landscapes, and European outdoor markets. I also like to create colorful still lifes with flowers, antique dishes and bottles.

To create my images I use either film or digital Nikon cameras with a variety of Nikon lenses. The photographic image is printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper, using a digital and wet chemistry process.

I have been trained to take a considerable amount of time to carefully compose and adjust the exposure in camera. Since I am experienced fine art photographer, most of my photographs do not need to be cropped; however there are times when I make typical digital darkroom adjustments in saturation and contrast.

WHERE TO SEE MY WORK
Please check my art show schedule for shows in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and North Carolina.

The following retail stores carry a selection of my photographs:

AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION
My photographs have been selected for judging and/or won awards at the: Frederick Festival of the Arts in Frederick, MD; Arts Alive Festival in Ocean City, MD; Manayunk Art Show in Manayunk, PA; Boardwalk Art Show in Virginia Beach, VA; Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival in Newport News, VA; the Art Association of Harrisburg Gallery in Harrisburg, PA. The Bel Air Festival in Bel Air, MD.

I have been honored to have 12 of my large photographs selected for the Art of Healing Collection at Sheppard Pratt Health System in Baltimore, MD. Ted Cohen, the San Francisco based art curator for this permanent art collection said, “Your work has been inspirational to me and this entire project.”

I am proud to announce that The World Art Group in Richmond, Virginia selected some of my photographs for distribution world wide. It is an honor for me to be chosen as one of the artists whose work they represent on an international basis.