“Life does not only happen in exotic places, it happens wherever you are. Be present.” – Nicholas Pinto from INSPIRATION - Leica Akademie

 I see the world in black and white, the shadows, the textures, the simplicity. I carry a camera wherever I go. My photos are just moments of everyday life. I enjoy the conversations with people who ask what type of camera I’m using or, “why use a camera at all” given the fact almost everyone uses a smart phone today.

Until April, 2022 I shot only film but my brother gave me a Leica Monochrom M body and now many of my photographs are digital. A friend described the Monochrom body as a “film camera with 450 exposures”. He was right! There are some differences, I do enjoy the grain from a negative shot at a higher ISO which is just not the same on digital.

I spend my time in downtown Indianapolis and the East End of Long Island where I’m inspired to capture the people and everyday life.  I’m also inspired by other photographers including James Rice (@jsrice00) and the many professionals at Roberts Camera in downtown Indianapolis who offers hands on guidance and events focused on building a community of emerging photographers and photo walks to get people out to take photographs.

Solo Exhibits:

• Westhampton Free Library Gallery, “The East End in Black and White”, May 2022.

• Roberts Camera Featured Artist Series, December 2023.

• J WICKES FINE ART PAINTING & PHOTOGRAPHY, "31 CFR § 515.574 - Support for the Cuban People", August 2025.

• Petrov Frame Atelier, “The Humanity of Travel”, January 2026

 Group Exhibit Participation:

• PATTERN Paradox Gallery, “Timeless Indiana”, September 2021.

• Garfield Park Art Center, “La Familia…”, June 2025.