My photographic work focuses on black-and-white landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. I am drawn to ephemeral moments in nature where drama and tranquility coexist.

Rather than capturing the landscape literally, I approach photography as a process of emotional translation. Working in monochrome allows me to abstract from nature, distilling the landscape into an image that expresses my internal experience. Separating the image from literal reality allows me to create expressive work that remains rooted in the real world—something I consider to be a great strength of photography.

I work both with digital cameras and large-format view cameras,concentrating on traditional printing processes such as silver gelatin and platinum-palladium. Respect for craft and tradition is central to my practice. My work is informed by photographic history while striving to move in a contemporary direction. I take a holistic approach to image-making; creating the image is only the first step. After capture, printing and framing complete the work as a finished piece. Each printing process is chosen deliberately, based on the emotional language and subtleties I want the final image to convey.

My background as a violinist informs this approach. While performance emphasizes presence and immediacy, photography allows me to slow time—to reflect, refine, and listen more closely. In opposition to a culture of instant gratification and globalization, my work is grounded in locality, patience, and intimate conversation. Through these photographs, I hope to offer a sense of stillness and time, inviting viewers to look inward and engage more deeply with the natural world.