Among the Trees, Big White, BC, Canada
Perfection, when the mind is clear, and all you need to do is breathe.
Above the Pacific Coastal Ranges, January 2010
Pillows of freedom. Endless possibilities. The thrust of movement forward to places unfamiliar to the daily life. Up in the Air is where the mind wanders and becomes inspired.
Near the Pipeline, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Earlier this year, I traveled out west for a trip to Vancouver. I visited a few friends and explored some of the natural spaces surrounding the urban environment of the city. These photos were taken by the pipeline located close to the international airport. My experience of Vancouver was different from my last visit because, as is typical for the city, the sky was blanketed by dense cloud coverage. I took advantage of this in these photos to really help the details of the natural environment pop through the photos.
Summertime beach bliss, Fort Tilden, NYC, USA
Post-Sundance Film Festival boarding session, Park City, Utah, USA
Since 6 months have passed, I’ve got many stories to share but for the time being I will give a brief synopsis on what has happened, and what will be happening in my photography future.
In January, I made two separate trips out West. One was mentioned in an earlier post, to BC, Canada and the other involved going to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Attending the film festival was inspiring, and only fueled my desire to create narratives through my work. I also hit the slopes of Park City Resort and shot the magnificent landscapes while riding the impeccable snow.
In March, what became a 12 week photography contest, ended with me placing in second place this past May. It was a contest that involved a process of promoting one’s own work, and gaining a sort following/support through vote-casting. Although I was playing to win (and yes, it did feel like a game in the end) I still learned a lot through the process, and gained a lot of attention for my work that I would have not normally sought to receive.
My passion for the craft of photography has also grown stronger, and I just feel, despite my day job, extremely motivated to continue experimenting and documenting my experiences with the world. Not that I could ever stop. But to also to continue communicating and sharing it with people, no matter what level of completion a certain project may be at.
That being said, this website will serve as a journal of my processes and findings. I plan to post regularly with snippets of my everyday life in New York City. I will have my camera on me at all times, whether it is during my bike ride to work along the Hudson, or during an out-of-town visit by a friend. I will roam this city, always with fresh eyes, in my transient, restless way.
So here’s to exploring, feeling stimulated, and stimulating the imaginations of others.