[ SIGMA SD1 + 35/1.4 DG HSM ART LENS ]
Over the years, photoscapes.com has undergone significant changes as my career has evolved. It all began in 2005 when I started selling non-commercial images to the public.
However, in January 2023, as part of my planned retirement, I removed the shopping cart and image catalog from this website as I no longer offer prints for sale. Instead, I plan to transform this space into a dedicated information-sharing site.
With 40 years of experience as a commercial artist, photographer, and professional educator in commercial photography, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge to share with you. I’ve authored a multitude of articles on photography and the ins and outs of running a successful studio business, which I am currently editing before publication.
In recent times, my work life has revolved around designing and maintaining several websites and graphic design projects. Additionally, I’m always engaged in a few photography art projects. My site photohaikus will showcase standalone photographs while I continue developing each project’s body of work.
The landing page displays a contact sheet of favorite images. Images within a black frame were captured using film, answering the question, “Do you still use film for photography?” Yes, I embrace both film and digital formats. The images that make up the contact sheet will change over time, but not often enough, as that is the last thing I think about.
If you share my passion for cameras, you’re in good company. My favorite digital models are in my shooting bags alongside classic large and medium-format film cameras. I strive to provide insights into all the gear I have used throughout my career and personal art endeavors.
In my studio, there are Sinar Norma and Sinar P monorails for when I want to experience photography through vintage brass lenses. The only film format I never seem to shoot is 35mm, but I have my first SLR film camera, a Canon AE-1, and my second, a Nikon F3T, just waiting to be used again.
I’ve come full circle in many ways, and I couldn’t be happier about it.