"My photography is about the eternal as opposed to the fleeting... the meaningful in contrast to the insignificant. Where others might only see an everyday face, I see a fate and transform it into a timeless reality.

As a photographer, I am inspired by the faces that make up the mosaic of our human family. I believe that a culture is most beautifully expressed in the face of its people. I am drawn to the faces that so faithfully echo their past...the men, women and children who personify the traditions, heritage and day-to-day experiences of their particular culture.

Most of my work is shot with a 4x5 or 8x10 view camera. Often, I 'll shoot medium format if I feel it better suits the work. My phography is based in traditional, silver-halide film. I hand-develop all negatives in my darkroom and print final images to archival standards on fiber-based Gelatin-Silver paper. This is a time and labor-intensive process, but it is a bastion of traditional hand-work and quality, which I value.

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