Antelope Canyon

Upper Antelope Canyon in Paige, Arizona is one of my favorite places that I have photographed. This spiritual Navajo canyon is approximately 60 million years old. Special permission and permit is needed to photograph professionally and use a tripod in the canyon. The colors, design, textures and light beams are extraordinary. The light beam in this photograph lasted for only one minute. In order to capture this beam, I sat on the floor of the canyon under a crevasse in the wall. I used my tripod for the long exposure and set my focal point on what looks like a face in the canyon. Sand was continually raining on me. I felt connected and present in this sacred place. After photographing, I met with the Navajo Nations Tribal Council for official permission to sell these images, pay requested fee, and sign the documents.

All of my prints are made with the finest materials available in the world today and are of the highest archival quality. Production is done right here in the USA by a family owned business.

Dock Spiders

Beneath the soft golden hues of the early morning light, the docks of Saugatuck, Michigan, come alive with a different form of artistic beauty; an intricate, delicate wonder often hidden in plain sight. Mesmerizing spider webs. It's here, in these serene moments, that we are given the chance to escape the chaos of the world and witness the intricate handiwork of nature's master builders. As I carefully maneuver my camera, angling for the perfect shot, I find the fragility of each shimmering strand reflecting upon the gentle waters below. In awe, I silently observe how every subtlety is magnified, and the spectrum of colors dance upon the silky web with the grace of the wind's caress. It's in capturing these transient masterpieces that we too can bridge connections, forming an appreciation for the resilience and delicate balance that exists within nature, and within our own lives. These artistic masters have earned their place as Artist of Saugatuck. Click below to view more from my Fine Art Store.

Smoke

Macro photography of smoke is a unique and exciting challenge. It requires a lot of technical knowledge, and it can reward you with truly stunning results. Proper lighting, lens choice, and settings all come together to make beautiful shapes in each image. I find photographing smoke can be relaxing as I observe the designs while they're taking shape before my eyes. The blue color of the smoke I created in camera with my white balance setting. This is not photoshop or digitally enhanced, these are true photographs of smoke.

All of my prints are made with the finest materials available in the world today and are of the highest archival quality. Production is done right here in the USA by a family owned business.