Essays

Mendocino Shack

As a child my experience with photography was entirely viewed in shades of gray. Now as I consider my body of work I realize the use of color has changed the way I pre-visualize my work.

Wet Landing

I've always been fascinated by Antarctica and the extreme conditions it brings to mind. A place on earth where humans were never meant to be. The cycle of life is stripped to the bare minimum; the food chain is plain to see; the balance between give and take is fragile; every part essential to the other. Humans living there take extraordinary measures to survive; and visiting this southern continent means careful preparation and requires a sophisticated support system.

Candles

In 2013 I visited my sister in Oaxaca during the season of Dia de Muertos. It was an interesting and moving experience, unlike anything I had encountered before. I brought with me some mementos of departed relatives and pets to add to the ofrenda my sister built at her house.