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.

Pensive Man Stands Alone In The Wilderness

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Here we see a pensive man alone in the wilderness through a photo that captures simplicity. But let me assure you, creating this image was no simple matter. Harnessing technology similar to that used by David LaChappelle, I superimposed the forestation seen in the background. My model was actually posing in a Dunkin' Donuts parking lot. It's a challenge for an artist to make something artificial seem so very real. A challenge I, as an artist, welcomed.

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