BIO
Statement
Born and raised in southern Illinois, I have long loved the purity and intimacy this landscape has to offer. It is one of the Midwest's best kept secrets. And it is in this landscape that many unexpected secrets and stories can be found. Experiences that are sure to draw you in and leave you asking for more. For years now, I have wielded a photographer's eye towards these scenes and relish capturing moments of enthrallment and splendor. I point my camera towards the grand, towards the hidden, and towards fleeting moments sure to inspire. A large part of what motivates me is the unconditional solitude I find here hiding around every corner, a rare gift in today's world, indeed! It is my home. It is beautiful. It is the Shawnee National Forest. Please enjoy my interpretations of the marvelous landscape.
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My love of nature started in the hills of the Shawnee National Forest, but isn't limited to that space. From time to time I have the opportunity to point my camera elsewhere and occasionally make images that reflect my goal as a photographer. It is my pleasure to offer these works as well..