I love inviting the audience to consider the reciprocity we can experience within nature everyday and to feel the connection deeply.
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Large scaled nature photographs. My photographs evoke tranquil, serene, and transcendent states of being. Trees, clouds, water, and mountains are literally placed in front of your feet as if you are experiencing the subject matter first hand on an epic scale. The seamless panoramic photographs range from 6-20 feet tall and can consist of 3-20 images which are manually stitched together to make on final photograph. Capturing the beauty of landscapes and the visceral experience provoked by Nature.
Where do you find inspiration?My family, friends, and community are my greatest motivators. As my family grows older, I feel a deeper drive to push my limits on challenging hikes that demand ultimate mental and physical composure. Because so many people will never get to experience these remote, breathtaking places, I use my camera to freeze those fleeting moments in nature. Producing large-scale prints allows me to share the beauty of my journeys with everyone on the globe. A path to unity.
What would you do with $25,000?My photographs are very large and expensive to produce. Just to produce a 10 foot print could reach up to $5,000. That is without a profit. I participate in mainly solo art shows and fests. This requires me to have up to 20 pieces on display or in my studio at all times. So when inventory gets backed up, so do the credit card balances. Right now, $25,000 would be a blessing.
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