The Beauty of the American Southwest

Months and months have passed, and yet I still reminisce about the inspirational and beautiful world of the American Southwest.  For the first time in my life, I have visited the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, some smaller canyons along the way, and various ghost...

A Gem from the American Southwest

  Have you been thinking about the source of your inspiration lately?  I believe that inspiration is all around us everyday and comes to us from a multitude of ways.  As a photographer, the creative process necessarily requires inspiration.  For me, my daily...

The Allure of Film Photography

  There should be little surprise that film or “analog” photography continues to be widely discussed in modern times.  With the ubiquity of digital cameras and an instant feedback loop right after taking each photo, why do we continue to cherish the...

The Two Camps of Photographers

I always believe that the camera is a tool and should be as seamless as possible.  The more transparent the camera is, the easier it could help us tell stories.  However, the reality is that most photographers do not think about this very much.   There are plenty of...