Central Oregon’s landscapes have filled my lens—and the homes of my family and friends—for 25 years. I’ve finally decided to share them with you, my neighbors in C.O.
I didn’t set out to bottle the magic of the natural world. Here’s how it happened.
A Passion Passed Down
Growing up with a 24/7 news photo agency in the basement, picking up a camera was inevitable.
From the 1930s through the 1960s, my great-grandfather ran a New York and Long Island news agency out of the family home, covering events around the clock and rushing film into NYC for morning papers.
Two of his three children—my grandmother and her brother—became renowned local news and WWII photographers. Naturally, my mother took up professional photography, as did my father. They met at a NY Press Photo Association picnic in 1961—me being the result.
Soon after, my father started a competing Long Island agency, instantly triggering a rivalry with my family’s agency for scoops. His business ran out of our huge basement, complete with staff, radio cars, two black-and-white darkrooms, stinky chemicals, and endless gear—a curious kid’s dream playground.
Photos for Work... Photos for Me
Fascinated by media creation, I initially leaned toward audio and video, leading to a long career in FM radio. But I always shot photos—mostly landscapes and cityscapes.
As radio evolved to require visual media, I incorporated still and video work into my broadcasting jobs: music concerts, radio events, promotional images, and talent portraits. But in between, landscape shots began outnumbering everything else.
News work taught me fast capture techniques—how to keep gear minimal, set up a single camera for almost anything, and stay ready for fleeting moments, just like three generations before me. Once digital tech matched analog quality, I left the chemical waste behind and started carrying high-end Nikons and Canons 24/7.
Photos for You
After moving from commercial work and falling in love with Oregon in 2000, I built a body of landscape work I truly wanted to hang in my own space. I figured if I loved these shots, others might too.
I want to share the feeling of these places and remind us how precious they are—even when we aren't there.
Thank you for spending time here with me.