IArtist’s Statement

In a world full of sickness, hatred, tragedies, and violence, it is important to remember that there is also love, kindness, joy, and peace. There are good times worth remembering. There are seasons of life to be celebrated. Photography is an effective way of capturing moments that revitalize viewers. Through my images, I would like to showcase and highlight this “lighter” side of life that we experience in this world. It is my hope to give viewers a sense of relief from the heaviness that can so easily oppress us all at some point in our lives.

I believe that this world and all living things are designed by an amazing Creator. Masterpieces and the miracle of life are everywhere. There is brilliance to be found in each other, in nature, in animals, and in the universe as a whole. When we focus on the wickedness, suffering or death that is in this world, it can evoke intense distrust, fear, worry, anxiety and sadness. On the contrary, if we focus on what is lovely, delightful or heartwarming, whether it be a beautiful flower, a loved one’s face, or an endearing pet, this can ground us and have a peaceful, calming effect. Through my photography, I aspire to remind others that there is beauty, positivity and peace to be found in the simplest of things that surround us every day. 

Much like a deep, but light-hearted cinematic film, I hope that my photos bring enjoyment and awe over what our Creator has created, and that they carry viewers away from the hardships and pain of this world. I hope that my photos allow viewers to retreat for a time, while they gain strength to carry on. Let’s face it, life is hard! Despite this truth, I hope that my photos help others realize that there is more to life than our present struggles. There is good in this life, and we all matter. We all deserve our space on this earth. We all have purpose. We were all designed for beauty instead of ashes. There is a Creator who thinks so much of the tiniest flower to clothe it in beauty and to give it life, how much more can the Creator make something beautiful out of our lives?

If any of my images help even just one person in any great or small way, then my photography will have all been worth it. To touch someone else’s heart touches mine in return. Remember, there is good in this world. There is peace. There is love. There is kindness. May the Creator of the universe bless us daily to enable us see it, hear it, feel it, experience it, and to live it to the fullest.