I spent my early years in the southeastern portion of Kansas, and from that early rural environment developed a deep appreciation for nature and for the open landscape. Locating in Lawrence during the late 70's to attend the University of Kansas, the collection of architecture was also a strong influence as my interest in photography began to develop. Concurrently with my work to attain degrees in physics and electrical engineering I began an independent study of photography, and was further influenced by the work of Adams and other photographers of that time.

With a solid understanding of black and white photography, my interest in larger formats and color developed in early 2000. I now work exclusively with large and medium format equipment and my chosen subjects are landscape, nature and architecture. I am drawn to the State and National Parks, or to any subject that holds some geologic, historic or purely aesthetic significance. Kansas, however, is my primary interest, and I most enjoy the documentation and artistic interpretation of its varied regions and unique features as well as its agricultural and rural qualities.

One of my greatest concerns is the negative impact that we incur on the wondrous and pristine landscapes, as well as on the rural areas that I have come to know. My goal and fascination is to capture such landscapes that still remain, but in that pursuit I am often discouraged and saddened to witness the blatant mistreatment being given to these beautiful and important locations. It clearly is the purpose and privilege of the landscape photographer to document these wonderful areas while they still exist, but it is increasingly difficult to stay ahead of our influence. That my work might aid in the documentation, protection or preservation of any such worthy subject is undoubtedly my greatest aspiration.