“I am drawn to desolate land and seascapes. For me, making images is a meditation of sorts, a search for truth. While I am intrigued by the formal qualities of the areas I photograph, there’s something about shooting in the land and by the sea that releases my innermost thoughts and somehow transfers them to my photographs. My process is a huge part of who I am as a photographer. I shoot all of my images on black and white film, primarily infrared; I then develop and print them in my darkroom, which happens to be in my apartment. I appreciate the way that infrared film seems to turn the world inside out, as well as its unique ability to expose what the naked eye cannot see. All of my images are essentially self-portraits. “Point Lobos & Beyond†began in 2010, when I photographed in Carmel, California for the first time. While there, I had the opportunity to stay in Bodie House, on Wildcat Hill. Staying at the Weston’s cabin and shooting in Point Lobos were tremendous turning points in my photo career. Since my early days of photography, I had dreamed of making images in Carmel, California, specifically at Point Lobos, where the masters who inspired me did. Point Lobos was a place that I deeply connected with, and has been an inspiration ever since. At this point, the images are about exploring Point Lobos, and other areas in California, from the ground on up and beginning to understand what it is that I have been searching for. My quest for answers is ongoing. I am currently working on new images; my concept will continue to grow and take shape during my printing process.
