Photography slows me down and draws me in.

For me photography is all about slowing down enough to notice creation.

Capturing creation “in camera” takes time, focus and encountering unforeseen challenges. Sunrises and snakes don’t care about how a photo looks but they aren’t going to pose for you. People on the other hand will pose, but have expectations. For me people are the biggest challenge.

Portrait photography has taught me about myself and human connection. This surprised me, as I expected it to be about camera skills and lighting. Which of course it is, and so much more. It’s about asking and giving from both the person taking the picture and the one having it taken. This is not always comfortable, but each person shows up