Breaking down barriers between the photographer, subject and viewer. A photograph is particularly powerful because it is accessible to most of humanity, as there is no language barrier in photography. I can think of no greater honor nor privilege than to have shared a life surrounded by images, moments, and stories. Exploring the world with a sense of wonder and freedom, everything fades away, and I find myself truly connected with the world.
Since I was a young lad I have been fascinated with the arts, photography in particular. I remember my excitement each time my parents would purchase a disposable camera for me, and the anticipation of waiting at the store to get my prints. I would look at my photos for hours, perfectly organizing and arranging them in photo albums, many of which I still have today. To me it wasn’t about the photo being an incredible work of art, it was about capturing fleeting moments. To be able to hold and keep a piece of the past was more valuable than anything I could ever imagine.
All these years later I find that the sense of excitement still holds true, albeit the methods are quite different as I can shoot endlessly on my digital camera and then load the SD card into my computer. But, the moment I open my files and begin going through my work, I am always reminded of that little boy who wanted to capture and share those fleeting moments with the world. Capturing the present, to share the past.
