Artist Statement
I am intrigued by the Montana ranchers who dig their life’s work out of the land, day in and day out, 365 days a year. I photograph to convey the rugged life these ranchers endure, barely getting by, at the mercy of the elements, the cost of raising healthy animals a constant threat; I wonder what keeps them going. This series is a testament to these hardscrabble individuals who sacrifice their life to the western landscape.
I really love what I do and I spend a lot of time refining, perfecting and even obsessing over my work, it is a passion. My style is being aware of the literal nature of the image I see and striving to go beyond that in an aesthetic sense to create a captivating image. This I have developed from a broad range of artistic and photographic experience. I recently graduated from MSU Bozeman in film and photography and find I am comfortable and relaxed in both the studio and shooting on location. Born and raised in New Hampshire, I currently live in Livingston, Montana.
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