Journal

I like natural light portraits, especially street portraits. I am particularly interested in street photography, even though I love studio work. I believe it's less about the controlled atmosphere and more about a feeling of reality. It's real life happening in front of me, and I'm capturing a moment frozen forever. You never know what you'll find. I have been known to get in my head over natural light portraits and for no good reason. It just means it takes me a wee bit long

Black and white photos of Manassas, VA. A walking challenge to see things differently than before.

The day started off beautifully. Naomi and I walked into Old Towne this morning for her hair appointment. While she was tied up, I walked around with my camera to see what I could see. It turned out to be a heck of a day. From scenes in a coffee shop to the shapes of buildings, I tried to keep my process simple and basic. Typically, I hope for just one or two keepers, no matter how long I'm out. But for whatever reason, I walked away with more solid images than I expected to

The allure of life happening on the streets keeps me shooting and imagining new stories. Street photography is addictive and fun.