Notes from the studio —

focused on art, observation, and creative practice.

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How do you fill your Soul?

What fills your Soul? What makes you happy? For me, it’s an adventure, it’s taking photos, finding beauty in unexpected ways. It’s taking my love of photography and re-teaching myself who I am as a photographer and a storyteller.

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Ohio: Ashtabula County's Covered Bridges

If you are dreaming of travel and wanting to get out and explore nature, look to your backyard. I have rediscovered my home state. I have found places I love and want to visit multiple times, including Ashtabula County, Ohio which has 16 drivable Covered Bridges.

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Ethics & Photography

Where do we draw the line? Today’s tech is generating a world in which AI intelligence can replace skies, colors and completely modify your image. Creating an unreal world of over manipulated beautiful photographs. When do we say no? My latest YouTube video discuesses the ethics of photography.

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Ohio: Walking Among the Trees

I’ve been rediscovering a love for my home state. Ohio is not at the top of the list for adventure, places to visit or explore, but you shouldn’t skip it or you would miss out on the many places that will create memories of a lifetime.

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