I've found solitude and peace in the outdoors. Quite in a world that moves too quickly.
A place where my mind is in control, where my thoughts are of what is in front of me, what I can smell, and what I can hear.
There's no deadlines, no pointless emergencies, no sales meetings.
My photography has taken many turns, it needs to go back to simplicity.
I'm starting over. Too much attention to the needs of buyers, too much reliance on art for financial stability. Too much focus on technology or lack of. Too many weddings, people, color, comparison, deadlines, sales.
Creativity must flow naturally. I'd rather it not exist than be forced.
I put my camera down, hid it in a closet. I put away all of my books were they couldn't be seen. I moved all of my large equipment to storage. I've refused to talk about photography for five years. That time is over, I'm going to recover from what the selling of my soul did.
My old portfolio is hidden away. Some images will come back as I come to them. I want to focus on this new start. There's no expectations for me to create. Back to my simple rules.
- 2020
The last year has been a success. I’ve managed to dedicate time and have made a lot of new images I’m happy with. Now that 2023 is starting, I’m going to put even more effort into my art.
I’ve also gone back and added past images that still mean a lot to me.
- 2022
