A Lifelong Hobby

I received my first real camera in 1976 – a Minolta SRT101 – and began what has certainly been my main and favorite hobby ever since. I’m so grateful for my Dad, Walt, Max, Gene, Tim, Bill, and many others who have helped me and inspired me along the path.

I purchased my first digital SLR a month after I finished building the perfect darkroom in my basement. Timing is everything! I finally had to tear the darkroom down to make room for the last kid, but I still have all my 35mm, 6×7, and 4×5 stuff and a freezer full of film, just in case.

I am a very visual person. For me, photography is a way to try to capture my emotional response to what I see. Whenever I see a beautiful scene I feel completely lost if I don’t have a camera in hand to capture it. While some would suggest I’m missing out by not just taking in the view, photography allows me not only to enjoy it in the moment, but even more so after. I especially love to attempt to convey the glory of God in His awesome creation. Sometimes it is overwhelming!

It’s not why I was put on the earth, but I’m exceedingly grateful to have great gear and frequent opportunities, and enjoy shooting every chance I get. You’ll see in my photos and blog that I’m much more technical than artistic, but sometimes can at least capture a good photo of a beautiful subject.

“If you can fall in love every day, then you can be a good photographer – if you have even a modicum of talent.”
– Bill Frakes

If you want to contact me, you can email me at my first initial, last name @ mac.com.  I have a real job and this is just a hobby, so please be patient if you don’t get an immediate response.