Artist Statement.

I am a seeker, a traveler and a collector of moments. I've been capturing images since I was 15 years old, and more than twenty-five years later, I still haven't put the camera down. I consider myself a lover of light -- to bend it, shape it, and let it illuminate what might otherwise go unnoticed is one of my greatest joys. My approach to each subject is rooted in respect and curiosity, composing images that ideally evoke a twinge of nostalgia and real emotion. My intention is to invite the viewer to step inside a photograph and find themselves absorbed into a different place or time. My hope is that presenting my images at a large scale encourages that sense of immersion.

I move through life as an organic observer -- even a good listener -- but sometimes the words won't come. This work, however, lets me fill the void. Capturing a vision of a moment is a gift. It summons us to ponder what's inside of it and consider what it says. Photography can be subjective, and my goal is to inspire people to escape to someplace familiar or new, recall where they’ve been or where they hope to go someday — to indulge in a moment of wanderlust and discovery of the self. I hope this work connects in some way with those who view it. I'm grateful to those who accept the invitation. 

This is a another beautiful design by James Michael Howard, his Watermill Project. I love how my beach fine art is framed above this console. This is from the South Jax Beach Series and features the old pier.

Main image was shot by photographer Lucas Allen for James Michael Howard

This is print is from my Alys Beach series. I took this on a cloudy and peaceful morning during a walk with one of my best friends. The sun was filtering in and created a pinkish sky next to the emerald green waters. It has quickly become one of my most popular prints. It looks beautiful in a white frame, too, for a more modern finish!

Jim Howard used my South Jacksonville Beach Fine Art Beach Print for his Calf Creek project, which appeared in his new book, ATMOSPHERE: The Seven Elements of Great Design. I love how this is a beautiful statement piece above the bed.

Main image was shot by photographer Lucas Allen for James Michael Howard