Collections
The collections of images below are compiled of years of photographing around the world. Each image has been originally exposed on medium or large format film, drum scanned and will be printed by hand in my darkroom.
Of the Earth
As I have explored the Colorado Plateau, I have developed a deep, personal connection to the desert landscapes of this region. Each print in this series has been made entirely with pigments created from the earth, some of which are from the desert itself. As such, a piece of the earth resides within each print, representing my connection to the desert and to the landscape I photograph.
Desert Light
From the depths of the Grand Canyon to Grand Staircase Escalante and Zion National park, there is something truly special about the deserts of the world. This collection of images has been compiled from years of exploring the west and searching for that special light only found in canyon country.
Antarctica - The White Desert
Sailing to Antarctica and crossing the dreaded Drake Passage, you feel like Ernst Shackleton himself. Antarctica is a magical place, that only after visiting can you begin to truly appreciate how magnificent it truly is. With towering mountains punching right out of the seas, to glaciers larger than the mind can fathom, to an abundant display of wildlife, and ice bluer than you can paint, Antarctica has never, and will never disappoint.
Harmonies of Nature
Being formally trained in classical music (and eventually drifting into jazz,) compositional elements constantly remind me of melodic lines in musical scores. When composing more intimate studies in nature, I draw inspiration from how these studies might sound if drawn into music.
Platinum Palladium Prints
Platinum-palladium prints are unparalleled by any modern printing technique, both in appearance and performance. These prints are favored by art collectors due to their longevity and appearance. The tonal range of platinum palladium prints are unmatched, even by modern digital inkjet printers. The final color tonality can range from warm black, to reddish brown, with a range of grays in the midtones. Pure platinum (platinotype) prints tend to have a higher contrast and cooler tones, while pure palladium (palladiotype) prints can tend to have warmer appearance with deeper blacks and softer highlights. The mixture of platinum and palladium can create a balance between the two appearances and tonalities, which is applicable to some images. Platinum and palladium prints are the most durable of all photographic processes. The platinum (and sister element palladium) element is incredibly stable against chemical reactions that may degrade the print, and is even more stable than gold. This collection of prints is exclusively limited to 12 total editions, all of which are handmade and hand printed in my home studio and darkroom. More information on the process can be found here.
Keepers of Light
In 2020, I began to experiment with still life photography. On my daily walks and runs, I began to gather leaves that would catch my eye as I passed them. I gathered a collection of several dozen different leaves, which I photographed in my studio with 8x10 Ilford Delta film, and made platinum/palladium prints directly from the film negatives. The project was inspired by my mentor and friend Stan Klimek.
No computers, no digital cameras, and no scanners were used to make this series of images. This is an entirely analog process. Each print is limited to 30 editions and handmade frames are available. More information on my platinum palladium prints can be found here.