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To maintain the highest standards, I personally perform all
the creative aspects involved in my work. I expose each photograph
utilizing available light to capture the natural color and
beauty of the subject. No filters or additional lighting is
used during my image taking.
I primarily photograph with a large format (4"x 5") camera
and secondarily with a medium format (6cm x 7cm) camera. The
larger color negatives have superior clarity, and enable me
to produce much sharper enlargements.
Using the large view camera necessitates a more deliberate
process, requiring time to set up a tripod and hand insert
and remove each 4"x 5" frame. I therefore tend to give a lot
of thought beforehand in choosing a photographic subject,
and about the visionary goal I hope to achieve. Often days
are spent examining potential subjects, taking notes on the
effects of various light conditions and camera angles before
a single photograph is taken.
I personally print each photograph utilizing traditional
darkroom techniques. Each of the photographs is then mounted
and matted using acid-free board according to museum standards.
I do all of this work myself without the use of any apprentices
or assistants.
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