I've been working in journalism
for almost 30 years. Primarily in photojournalism for past 25 years
and at the Idaho State Journal for the almost 13 years.
During that time I have traveled to Huanuco, Peru, to report on a medical mission by local doctors and volunteers, to Iraq twice, once, to report on the role of local soldiers and their efforts in Operation Iraqi Freedom and a second time to report on efforts by local soldiers during the surge in al Anbar province.
My goal as a photojournalist, and as a writer, is to bring the
world to our readers. The world of Idaho and beyond Idaho. Through my photography I attempt to portray sublime elements of the human
condition.
I try to bring a humanist and ethical approach to my work. I want to
challenge readers' perceptions and
precepts with images of strength and beauty and help provoke positive change if possible.
Of equal importance to me is that my photographs represent the truth of the situation, or as near to the truth, as a
person with a camera can capture the truth in any given situation.
Journalism and Photojournalism have seen dramatic changes in the work demands over the past 15 years. Today's photojournalists must be equally adept at producing not only compelling singular images, but galleries, slideshows and audio slideshows, along with video, if they have the equipment. I have done all this at the Idaho State Journal.
I have a BA from Indiana University with a double major in Political
Science and Journalism and a MSJ from Ohio University with an emphasis
on photo editing and management.
