I spent my early years in the southeastern portion of Kansas, and from that early rural environment developed an 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. Kansas is my primary interest, but I am also drawn to the State and National Parks, or to any subject that holds some geologic, historic or purely aesthetic significance.

One of my greatest concerns is the negative impact that Man is having on the wondrous and pristine landscapes. To this point in my photographic career, my goal and fascination has been to capture such landscapes that remain seemingly untouched. In that pursuit, however, I am often discouraged by the blatant mistreatment being given to these beautiful and important locations. It clearly seems the purpose and privilege of the landscape photographer to capture those wonderful areas while they still exist, but it appears that our influence also warrants attention. By either method, that my work might aid in the documentation, protection or preservation of any such worthy subject is undoubtedly my greatest aspiration.