Artist Statement: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but my photographs strive for more. I document life--capturing emotions and provoking thought. My pictures serve as a mirror, not only reflecting the truth in existence, but also providing the viewer a glimpse back through my lens, past the viewfinder, and straight into my spirit/soul.

The Artist Responds

Comment on Where do the children play?

"You raise serious questions about the place of disposable wooden crates in our consumeristic society. The trees in the distance look on with anger and trepidation." - mantovah

Yes, Mantovah, but the trees do more. Perhaps they are a metaphor for the potential of society and the tipping wooden crates symbolize our current reality. - Ryan

Comment on Lost Innocence

"Your work moves me." - megscookie

Thank you megscookie. I enjoy the encouragement, but that's not why I do it.

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