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Photography is something in my life that I’ve returned to many times over the years, even when other creative pursuits have begun to seem stale. Whether it’s the technical challenge or just the tangible result that any one can appreciate in an instant, there are many facets to both the craft and the art form that never cease to fascinate me.

Any art form is at its purest in the absence of commerce, but that does not mean that photography done as a business is necessarily devoid of artistic merit. In fact, I believe that the truly gifted photographer, even when facing an assignment not allowing much room for creativity, can transcend those limitations and produce work that might actually resemble art.

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Featured Galleries

Gorman Ridge Rally 2012 : August 25, 2012

Gorman Ridge Rally 2012

August 25, 2012

Updated: Aug 27, 2012 10:52pm PST

Planes of Fame 2010 : The Chino Hills, CA museum holds its annual classic warbird shindig.

Planes of Fame 2010

The Chino Hills, CA museum holds its annual classic warbird shindig.

Updated: May 19, 2010 9:42am PST

Crave Toffee : Art Direction by Ron Perry

Crave Toffee

Art Direction by Ron Perry

Updated: May 22, 2010 9:30pm PST

Huntington Beach Civil War Days : Central Park, September 3, 2011

Huntington Beach Civil War Days

Central Park, September 3, 2011

Updated: Sep 08, 2011 8:14pm PST

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Galleries

Planes of Fame 2013 : Chino Hills Airport, May 4, 2013

Planes of Fame 2013

Chino Hills Airport, May 4, 2013

Updated: May 27, 2013 9:37pm PST

Gorman Ridge Rally 2012 : August 25, 2012

Gorman Ridge Rally 2012

August 25, 2012

Updated: Aug 27, 2012 10:52pm PST

Black and White : I am particularly fond of the monochrome palate...

Black and White

I am particularly fond of the monochrome palate...

Updated: Sep 12, 2011 8:16am PST

Huntington Beach Civil War Days : Central Park, September 3, 2011

Huntington Beach Civil War Days

Central Park, September 3, 2011

Updated: Sep 08, 2011 8:14pm PST

Miramar MCAS Air Show 2010 :

Miramar MCAS Air Show 2010

Updated: Sep 06, 2011 7:56pm PST

The Blue and the Gray 2010 : The largest Civil War battle reenactment west of the Mississippi; Moorpark, CA

The Blue and the Gray 2010

The largest Civil War battle reenactment west of the Mississippi; Moor ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2011 6:54pm PST

Cruising for a Cure 2009 :

Cruising for a Cure 2009

Updated: Sep 06, 2011 6:43pm PST

Slideshow :

Slideshow

Updated: Sep 04, 2011 7:34pm PST

Two Days in San Diego :

Two Days in San Diego

Updated: Aug 30, 2011 9:57pm PST

Gorman Ridge Rally 2011 : August 27, 2011

Gorman Ridge Rally 2011

August 27, 2011

Updated: Aug 30, 2011 12:05pm PST

North Nevada Rally 2011 : July 8, 2011: Lovelock, NV; July 9, 2011: Gerlach, NV

North Nevada Rally 2011

July 8, 2011: Lovelock, NV; July 9, 2011: Gerlach, NV

Updated: Jul 13, 2011 7:23pm PST

Slideshow :

Slideshow

Updated: Apr 18, 2011 1:19pm PST

San Diego : Jully 11, 2009

San Diego

Jully 11, 2009

Updated: Apr 18, 2011 12:59pm PST

Holcomb Valley : A jeep trail through Southern California's gold country near Big Bear Lake.

Holcomb Valley

A jeep trail through Southern California's gold country near Big Bear ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2011 12:34pm PST

Anza Borrego and Salton Sea : Two days traveling around the funkier parts of Southern California

Anza Borrego and Salton Sea

Two days traveling around the funkier parts of Southern California

Updated: Apr 18, 2011 12:33pm PST

Alabama Hills : In the shadow of California's High Sierras, this has been a popular location for movies from the silent era to the present day.

Alabama Hills

In the shadow of California's High Sierras, this has been a popular lo ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2011 12:32pm PST

Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite : The eastern part of Yosemite National Park lies along the Pacific Crest Trail.

Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite

The eastern part of Yosemite National Park lies along the Pacific Cres ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2011 12:31pm PST

High Desert Trails 2011 : Jawbone Canyon - April 9, 2011

High Desert Trails 2011

Jawbone Canyon - April 9, 2011

Updated: Apr 15, 2011 7:02pm PST

Desert Storm 2011 : March 3-6: Bythe, CA & La Paz County, AZ A photo album of the rally weekend is available here.

Desert Storm 2011

March 3-6: Bythe, CA & La Paz County, AZ A photo album of the rally ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2011 9:26am PST

Global RallyCross Revolution - Streetwise Motorsports : Take a '86 Toyota Corolla (albeit the sportier FX-16 version), turn it into a rally car in two weeks. Then break the engine on the first day. Spend most of the second day replacing the engine (after sending someone back to Orange County to fetch the replacement). Send it out against cars twice as powerful or more. Place third overall. Good weekend, yes?

Global RallyCross Revolution - Streetwise Motorsports

Take a '86 Toyota Corolla (albeit the sportier FX-16 version), turn it ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2011 7:55am PST

Saturday Night at I-10 Speedway : Saturday, March 5, 2011; Blythe, CA

Saturday Night at I-10 Speedway

Saturday, March 5, 2011; Blythe, CA

Updated: Mar 09, 2011 8:59pm PST

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Delphine/Natural Light

Natural Light Portraiture

Updated: Feb 15, 2011 8:51pm PST

Delphine :

Delphine

Updated: Dec 12, 2010 1:16pm PST

Great American Irish Faire 2010 : June 19, Irvine Meadows Event Center

Great American Irish Faire 2010

June 19, Irvine Meadows Event Center

Updated: Sep 30, 2010 5:05pm PST

Mono Lake : California's hyper-saline lake and birthplace of most of our seagulls.

Mono Lake

California's hyper-saline lake and birthplace of most of our seagulls.

Updated: Sep 30, 2010 1:04pm PST

Darcy :

Darcy

Updated: Sep 30, 2010 1:03pm PST

The Blue and the Gray 2009 : The largest Civil War battle reenactment west of the Mississippi; Moorpark, CA - November 7, 2009

The Blue and the Gray 2009

The largest Civil War battle reenactment west of the Mississippi; Moor ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2010 1:01pm PST

High Dynamic Range : High Dynamic Range (HDR) images use multiple exposures to get the maximum possible detail in both highlights and shadows.

High Dynamic Range

High Dynamic Range (HDR) images use multiple exposures to get the maxi ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2010 2:03pm PST

Wolf Mountain Sanctuary : www.wolfmountain.com

Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

www.wolfmountain.com

Updated: May 29, 2010 7:44pm PST

Bey'Abi : Middle-Eastern Traditional Dance Troupe Photographed in May, 2010

Bey'Abi

Middle-Eastern Traditional Dance Troupe Photographed in May, 2010

Updated: May 25, 2010 12:44am PST

Portrait Lighting Workshop :

Portrait Lighting Workshop

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:50pm PST

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival 2008 : June 8, 2008. The balloons launch .

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival 2008

June 8, 2008. The balloons launch .

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:48pm PST

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival 2009 : Weather scattered the balloon launches, so we got what we could.

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival 2009

Weather scattered the balloon launches, so we got what we could.

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:47pm PST

Dana Point Marine Refuge :

Dana Point Marine Refuge

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:46pm PST

Trabuco Canyon :

Trabuco Canyon

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:45pm PST

AMA Supercross : The AMA Supercross series comes to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, in late January, 2008.

AMA Supercross

The AMA Supercross series comes to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, in la ...

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:44pm PST

AMA Superbikes : AMA Superbikes at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA.

AMA Superbikes

AMA Superbikes at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA.

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:43pm PST

Mission San Juan Capistrano : The oldest mission in the California mission system.

Mission San Juan Capistrano

The oldest mission in the California mission system.

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:41pm PST

Historic Los Rios District : San Juan Capistrano, CA

Historic Los Rios District

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:40pm PST

Great American Irish Festival : Irvine Meadows; June 20, 2009

Great American Irish Festival

Irvine Meadows; June 20, 2009

Updated: May 24, 2010 10:39pm PST

The Flower Fields : Carlsbad, CA

The Flower Fields

Carlsbad, CA

Updated: May 24, 2010 7:18pm PST

Miramar MCAS 2009 Air Show : Much sound and fury, signifying a major ass-kicking to our nation's enemies...

Miramar MCAS 2009 Air Show

Much sound and fury, signifying a major ass-kicking to our nation's en ...

Updated: May 24, 2010 7:09pm PST

Bodie Ghost Town : California's best-preserved Gold Rush ghost town.

Bodie Ghost Town

California's best-preserved Gold Rush ghost town.

Updated: May 24, 2010 5:51pm PST

Crave Toffee : Art Direction by Ron Perry

Crave Toffee

Art Direction by Ron Perry

Updated: May 22, 2010 9:30pm PST

Planes of Fame 2010 : The Chino Hills, CA museum holds its annual classic warbird shindig.

Planes of Fame 2010

The Chino Hills, CA museum holds its annual classic warbird shindig.

Updated: May 19, 2010 9:42am PST

Wendell and Cynthia :

Wendell and Cynthia

Updated: May 16, 2010 9:59pm PST