I photograph nature to inspire others to get outside and experience the wilds. Sleep out under the stars, climb that mountain, and cooperate with wildlife that share these beautiful spaces with us. Be brave and embrace the wild places — they are there to teach you, not hurt you. Out in nature you will see the perspective of how you fit into the bigger picture. My fine art nature photography is meant to remind us of this.
The mountains have always been a place of refuge and solace for me. Growing up in Northern California I spent as much time as I could in the mountains. A camera was always with me while rock climbing and backcountry skiing in the Sierra Nevada. My passion for the mountains has never waned. It gave me the courage to pursue nature photography full time. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Follow your bliss, life is short (really!).