Riding the gondola toward the peak of Mount Pilatus resembles my life. Anticipation isn’t the only thing that rises as we near the summit of Mount Pilatus. The fog becomes dense, resulting in little to no visibility. I traveled Switzerland thirteen years ago. Hence, photographing fog for over a decade. But it wasn’t until recently…
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I was a wanderer long before there was a hashtag for it. Today, I wander around Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. I’m fascinated with American resort towns gone quiet. There’s more to Elkhart Lake than the hustle and bustle of their busy season. This is what Elkhart Lake looks like when it goes to sleep. The streets…
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Progress not perfection, it’s my mantra. Not only for this year, but every year moving forward. 2017 was a life-changing year for me. Once I realized that my plan wasn’t going as planned, I let go of all the plans. God had a bigger plan for my life. This process isn’t easy, but we must…
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The artist residency at the Trout Museum of Art is forcing me into action. Now that I’m halfway through the artist residency, I can see how far I’ve come. Not only in the last six weeks, but in the last two decades of life as an artist. TMA’s artist residency is forcing me out of…
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My passion lies in the art of film photography. Getting back to the basics of photography keeps me in the industry. I’m currently removed from portrait and wedding photography, but remain involved in the medium of fine art film photography. After more than a decade in business, it’s time to focus on the area of…
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An inspirational coffeehouse conversation made me realize something. I’m not alone on this journey and either are you. Just when I feel alone and think I’m the only one struggling to figure things out, the inspirational coffeehouse conversation helps put things in perspective. For 20 years, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when…
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I’m a small-town Wisconsin artist. Finally, I admit this and it makes me proud to look back and see how far I’ve come. The process of becoming an artist was challenging for me because it lacked encouragement. “You can’t just be an artist,” they stated. I’ve heard this statement all my life and actually believed…
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I stroll through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana. This New Orleans fine art film photography proves my love for this city. Amazing music, food and culture surrounds me. Inspiration hits more with each visit. I photographed New Orleans with my vintage 35mm camera. Obviously, I don’t believe in updating photography equipment each time…
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I was a wanderer long before there was a hashtag for it. Today, I wander around Lake Geneva. I get away once a year for an annual birthday celebration with close family. This year we celebrated my 40th birthday in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The weekend was filled with relaxation and many laughs. It felt…
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Life doesn’t always go as planned. The cancellation of the live nativity at Cristo Rey Ranch is proof of that. 2020 doesn’t look like we thought it would, but each of us still has something to be grateful for. This season of life has taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things in…
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