Creative freedom is a rewarding way to produce unique artwork. Various artistic techniques are combined to strengthen the shapes, textures, and colors within an image. Specific camera lenses and filters provide different ways to convey the message. My images are shot with professional quality equipment, and all of the negatives are organized in multiple databases. Each photograph is printed on archival canvas or photographic paper as a signed and numbered limited edition with a certificate of authenticity.
With photography, the light and its reflections are continually changing. Working quickly and efficiently in the moment is necessary to make the most out of each opportunity. This constant change in natural lighting is a challenge, but it is an intriguing aspect of photography. The reward often comes from waiting on the light and its reflections to fall at exactly the right angle. My photography focuses on how to encompass an image with light and its reflections. Whether incorporating bright colors, the values expressed in a black and white photo, or how the light reflects off of the subject and cuts across the background; the light and its reflections are crucial to illuminating the message of each image. Utilizing the colors within the visible sections of the light spectrum can reveal scenes and subjects in a different light. From highlights to shadows, all of the different values are integral parts of an image. Taking the time necessary to measure both the light falling on a subject and the amount of light reflected off of the subject allows me to obtain the intended effects. Specific moments in life can be displayed with supplementary lighting as a visual representation of what was gained from that experience.
My Fine Art Photographs are often multiple photographs distinctly developed with a unique focus to combine these separately exposed negatives into a single artistic photographic image. This is done by digitally layering the images or stacking each image in layers one on top of another. Each digitally stacked-layer contains certain key elements required to reveal a unique single photograph with its unique message. Some photographs contain layers that are created through the painting process utilizing watercolor, pen and ink, pastels, and other mediums. The painting is photographed and the digital negative is blended with the other photographic negatives to create a unique and creative composition. I also utilize development methods or steps that enhance an image and give it often a three dimensional feel with deep textures. Giving the feeling of being immersed in the scene. Each fine art photograph is also artistically developed to emphasize the unique story portrayed in the image.
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