"I longed to arrest all beauty that came before me, and at length the longing has been satisfied."

-Julia Margaret Cameron, British photographer (1815-79)

Whether I shoot digitally (as most images now originate), or on film, it is always done carefully and with much pride. Although the love for traditional film techniques never fades, the new technology associated with the digital SLR, the Mac computer, Adobe PhotoShop, Aperture & recently Photomatix, have provided me with fantastic tools to create as never before. For both clients and myself, the immediacy of working with these tools is equally rewarding.
Nature is an important part of my life. I love the outdoors - in my canoe, hiking and skiing; my cameras are constant companions. Much of the inspiration for my artistic images stems from my love of places such as Killarney Provincial Park and its beautiful surrounding areas in Northern Ontario. As well, I love to travel to further destinations. Most recently these have included Cuba, Cape Breton (Nova Scotia), Dominican Republic, England, Scotland, Wales and of course, Ireland.
My interests in photography are artistic, personal and contractual (food, location, portraits, weddings and more). I love it all. As well, I love to share my knowledge of photography with others. I have taught for a number of years, most recently (since 2004) for Durham College where I do courses in film and digital photography to full time students. As well I do workshops in HDR.

2010 will be a year I expand into newer pictorial horizons...more info coming soon.

Some recent work:

Art and Craft Shows

• Buckhorn Arts Festival  - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
• Plaid Tidings - 2006
• Artists in the Garden (Durham) - 2006, 2007, 2009
• Contact 2002 Photography Festival Toronto (two venues)
• Cabbagetown Arts Festival  - 2006, 2008

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Other

• Durham Region, Tourism - Summer/Fall 2009
• City of Toronto, Tourism  - Winter 2007,
• City of Toronto, Waterfront Project , Parks - Summer 2007, 2008
• Photographer: Whitby Courthouse Theatre  - 2007-2009
• Weddings, musicians, portraits
• Editorial – Privilege & Luxe Magazines – 2005, 2006

Equipment
I use Nikon digital cameras and Nikon lenses - employing prime lenses at every opportunity. Software includes; PhotoShop, Aperture, Photomatix, and more. When shooting film I work with Hasselblad and Nikon film cameras. I will carry an assortment of lighting and other gear on location, but try to simplify the approach as much as possible.