(Photo courtesy of Andy Morrison)
I'm a professional photographer living in South Bend, Indiana, which is about 45 minutes' drive from the southern tip of Lake Michigan and 90 minutes east of Chicago. I'm shown above with the Fuji GX680III. I have a lot of interests, including all aspects of nature, birding, travel, classic films, orchid growing, and much more.
I've been interested in photography since 1973...mostly landscapes and nature subjects. I work in large and medium formats: 4x5, 617, and 6x8. I also use 5x7 and, on rare occasion, 8x10, but ordinarily I can obtain the highest quality necessary by using 4x5. I don't shoot in 35mm format. My most-used cameras are the Ebony SV45U2, Linhof 617 S III, Fuji GX617 and Fuji GX680III, although I also have a Canham MQC 5x7, a Cambo 8x10, and a Canon EOS 1Ds digital system.
My invaluable assistants, Heidi (left) and Gretchen (right) are always ready to offer their opinions, especially if food is involved!
I offer high-quality fine prints that are held in many private and corporate collections. I also offer a custom drum scanning service and instructional workshops for other photographers; as of 2006, I offer intensive Photoshop for Photographers workshop instruction. Private instruction is also available; more information on these topics can be found on the relevant pages. All images are also available for use under licensing.
I am involved with Nature Photographers Network in several ways. I am founder and past regional coordinator of the Midwest Nature Photographers, in association with NPN, which is a group of like-minded individuals from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin...we hold meetings at photographically interesting locations several times yearly. I am also a Gallery Mentor for NPN's "Earth, Sea and Sky" forum of landscape critique and photography. Many of my own photographs have been awarded "Editor's Choice" at NPN.
Please step into my galleries and have a look around. If you have a favorite photo, I'd like to know. This website contains representative samples of my work; if you are seeking a particular image or subject, don't hesitate to ask. This is a work in progress and will be regularly updated. If you'd like to send email, I welcome your correspondence!