German engineering attracted me to Leica and convinced me to buy a Leica M6. My Leica M6 never disappoints. This 35mm rangefinder film camera helps me get back to the basics of why I fell in love with photography in the first place. My goal as an artist is to teach you how to see.…
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Negative comments about my useless fine art photography degree are nonstop. “Why would you be interested in learning about film photography when it’s on the brink of extinction?” they ask. This is a question I hear and contemplate nearly every day. Twenty years later, I’m still photographing film. I love it as much as I…
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I couldn’t visit Paris, France without a trip to the Eiffel Tower. But, my next trip to France will look different than my first. Rather than spending the majority of my time in Paris, I’ll be exploring more of the Burgundy region southeast of Paris. I’ve traveled solo before, but never internationally. I believe the best…
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I was a wanderer long before there was a hashtag for it. Today, I wander around Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. I’m fascinated with American resort towns gone quiet. There’s more to Elkhart Lake than the hustle and bustle of their busy season. This is what Elkhart Lake looks like when it goes to sleep. The streets…
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Jordan had the courage to chase a dream, Honey And Ace is the result. I met Jordan while she was working as a kitchen and bathroom set designer for the Kohler Company. After she made the brave decision to become her own boss and start Honey And Ace, I asked if she would do me…
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My passion lies in the art of film photography. Getting back to the basics of photography keeps me in the industry. I’m currently removed from portrait and wedding photography, but remain involved in the medium of fine art film photography. After more than a decade in business, it’s time to focus on the area of…
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Adventurous travel to Athens, Greece is no easy task. We arrive in Athens, Greece. After a LONG day of travel! Chicago to Istanbul, Istanbul to Athens. But not without a missed flight, of course. We exit the aircraft in Istanbul. The time is too tight for our connecting flight to Athens, but we hustle anyway.…
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I stroll through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana. This New Orleans fine art film photography proves my love for this city. Amazing music, food and culture surrounds me. Inspiration hits more with each visit. I photographed New Orleans with my vintage 35mm camera. Obviously, I don’t believe in updating photography equipment each time…
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I love the art of photography. For one, it forces me to be in the present moment. With camera in hand and the viewfinder held to my eye, the process of photographing opens my eyes to the world around me. I’m an artist photographer. Secondly, it often forces me out of my comfort zone. I…
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Lakeglass Cottage is now booking accommodations along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This mid-century modern lake cottage is a new construction located near Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It includes modern amenities, providing you with the conveniences of home. Consider this a home away from home. I dream about spending my days at this lake cottage. Waking to the…
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