• “Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.”

    – Elliott Erwitt

The beauty and allure of black and white film photography lies in its ability to distill a moment into its purest form, stripping away the distractions of color to reveal the essence of a subject. Shadows and highlights dance together, creating depth and texture that invite viewers to explore the nuances of light and composition. This timeless and tactile medium often evokes a sense of nostalgia, connecting the contemporary with the past while celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship inherent in each frame.

This is why I am captivated by film and all it’s nuanced processes and continue to explore its secrets.

Bertha's Beauty Salon, New Mexico
An old, abandoned building with a sign for Bernas Beauty Salon and overgrown weeds in front.
A black and white photo of a southwestern style house with a round tower, surrounded by trees and a dirt yard, with a wooden fence in the foreground.
Milkweed Study #3
Milkweed Study #3
Milkweed Study #1
Milkweed Study #2
A collection of bicycle repair tools, including a chain whip, lockring remover, cassette lockring tool, chain, and other multi-tools.
Miracle 3 Way Can Opener #1
Stainless #1
Hand Tools #1
Pitch Pipe
Black-and-white photograph of a metal bridge structure with bolts, rivets, and beams, extending over a waterway, with trees in the background.
Collection of metal clamps, pliers, a chain, a C-clamp, and a saw on a white surface.
Photography equipment including two cameras, two glasses with drinks, batteries, and small accessories on a plain surface.
Close-up of a vine with leaves and tendrils climbing on a dark, textured shrub or plant.
A small cluster of berries hanging from a thin, curved branch covered in snow, in a snowy outdoor setting.
A vine with large leaves and flowers growing among dense bushy foliage.
Black and white photo of a fallen tree in a barren forest with leafless trees and a ground covered in leaves.
A black and white photograph of a frozen lake with leafless trees sticking out of the ice, and a background of a forested hillside under an overcast sky.
A black and white photo of a small stream flowing through a wooded area with leafless trees and bushes, with the sunlight peeking through the branches.

Prints are signed, limited edition giclée prints using archival pigment ink on cotton rag fine art paper.

Available sizes: 5x7 - 24x36 and larger. Postcards and greeting cards are also available.

Shipping is not included, but available internationally.

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