I am a modern landscape photographer engaged in a deep exploration of photography and photographic printing. My favorite subjects are urban landscapes, which reflect the ideals and desires of how we perceive ourselves, and 'the wilderness,' which (through its protection) reflects our cultural values and identity. San Francisco, with its long history of re-invention and remodeling, offers unique combinations of cultures, gardens, and architecture, thrills me and is a favorite subject.
To capture images, I utilize modern digital imaging, modern film cameras, antique film cameras, 'instant film' cameras from various eras, and a simple, homemade large format camera.
I utilize a range of printing technologies, from the earliest permanent photographic emulsion chemistry for hand-coated prints, to foreign integral film "instant" positives, through digital inkjet dye prints.
A vast menu of technologies is now available to us, more than at any other time in history, and nearly all of these tools have something interesting to offer us.
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