To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.

-William Blake, Auguries of Innocence

Reflecting on my work over the years, I find that it is guided by three recurring currents: place, form, and process.

The first is place. I am a landscape photographer, and I am drawn to scenes found in the places where I live and work: the coast and the mountains. What continues to give me wonder is that these familiar landscapes never seem exhausted. The same shoreline, forest, or ridgeline can reveal something entirely new through a change in season, weather, light, or perspective. I am continually searching for the unexpected within the recognizable, and for moments that invite viewers to see familiar places with fresh eyes.

The second current is form. I am drawn to images that are simple in composition yet rich in atmosphere, color, and structure. Clouds, fog, snow, and shifting light appear frequently in my work. Growing up on the ocean and inheriting a Scottish affection for dramatic weather likely explains some of this attraction. Whatever the source, I find myself repeatedly returning to the ways weather transforms a landscape, revealing moods and relationships that might otherwise go unnoticed.

The final current is the creative process itself. While the finished image matters, I am equally drawn to the act of making it. For me, art is a sacred endeavor, one that is both deeply personal and somehow larger than the individual creating it. Photography invites me to slow down, pay attention, and engage more fully with the world around me. It grounds me in the present moment while also encouraging me to look beyond my habitual ways of seeing.

In that sense, photography has become a contemplative practice. It places me in landscapes that are familiar, yet continually reveals something just beyond immediate perception - a perspective that feels both accessible and slightly out of reach. The camera becomes a tool not only for recording a scene, but for exploring wonder, curiosity, and the possibility that there is always more to discover.

I am grateful for the opportunity to share that exploration through my work.