Courtyard of the Art Institute of Chicago Baby Onesie

In busy downtown Chicago, Illinois is the famous Art Institute of Chicago, where one can visit one of the finest art collections in the world, with art and artifacts ranging from ancient civilizations to old world classics to impressionists, to modern art, furniture, photography and much more. When visitors needs to rest and contemplate what they have seen, the courtyard with its fountain and sculpture is the perfect place. It is a serene oasis nestled in the interior of the museum protected from the traffic and noise of the outside world.

The origin of my name means watchful or observant. I always thought that was appropriate for someone who likes to make images from what he sees. I started with photography when I was about 11 years old after receiving a hand-me-down Brownie box camera. My approach toward photography is to stop and smell the roses. It is a simplistic adage, but rings true to how I create images. I slow down and stop to see beauty in everyday objects and the natural world, and use the magic of photography to share my vision with others. While I don't expect others to necessarily see the same thing that I saw while making my photographs, my goal is that my images will evoke a special feeling, mood, or emotion for the viewer. Thank you for looking at my work....