Five Guiding Principals To My Art

Every Fine Art Photographer at some point along their path will examine what they believe their place in the art community means to them. Throughout my journey, and outside of my artist statement — you can read it on my About page — I have written five guiding principals for my personal journey as an artist.

I am not just a photographer, or someone who takes pretty pictures to sell. I am an artist. I create for the human experience: to connect, share and appreciate.

• Outside of my local surroundings I visit at least three new locations each year to explore and discover. Whether urban or backwoods, the adventure inspires my creativity and amplifies my true being. I look for the uncommon and photograph what reveals itself most to me.
• Never shoot for commercial gain alone. Each piece of art I create has a story and is not just a picture. It’s first purpose is to connect with its audience directly, inspiring a memory or story within them to also share with others.
• Don’t over edit or embellish the moment using digital methods. I believe that all my art should be able to also be re-created with a film camera and darkroom. There is nothing wrong with digitally-touching up a photo until you swap out a sky or add soft-rays…