Unlike most photographers, my journey did not begin in childhood. Or even adolescence. Fifty-two years passed before I started to explore the world through a lens. Now I can’t imagine my life without a camera. 
 
It’s a true pleasure when timing, experience, artistic vision, and often times luck, all weave together for a successful image. Made even richer in this digital age when I hold that photograph in my hand. 
 
Though far too often, that pursuit leaves me too eager, disappointed, elated, frustrated, proud, or insecure to see beyond the image itself. I fail to recognize the value of making an effort. 
 
When viewing my work with a critical eye, I try to remember that no matter how amateurish or flawed, how undeveloped the vision or misguided the intention—on that day—in that moment—I chose creativity above all else. I went out into the world and 'made the effort'. The importance of that lives beyond the image. 
 
I appreciate you taking the time to explore my photography. Thank you. 
 
Choose creativity.
Make the effort.
And cherish the joy in both.