Point of View

Photography often begins with noticing something that others might pass by without a second glance. An ordinary object, an unexpected arrangement of shapes, a fleeting moment, or the way light falls across a familiar subject can become the starting point for a photograph.

I am drawn to subjects that invite a closer look. Sometimes it is the geometry of a scene, the relationship between seemingly unrelated elements, or a moment when everything comes together within the frame. At other times, it is simply something unusual, humorous, or visually intriguing that catches my attention. I have found myself driving down the road, noticing something that might make an interesting photograph, and continuing on my way—only to turn around and return for a closer look.

For me, photography is as much about interpretation as observation. While some images remain faithful to the scene as photographed, others become opportunities for creative exploration. Through selective processing and painterly treatments, I occasionally move beyond traditional photographic representation to explore a different visual expression. I sometimes use Photoshop’s Oil Paint filter to transform a photograph into an image with a more painterly character, revealing qualities that might otherwise go unnoticed.

The photographs in Point of View are intentionally varied in subject and approach. What connects them is not a particular location or theme, but the curiosity that prompted me to take the photograph.

Ultimately, this collection reflects a simple idea: what we photograph matters, but how each viewer chooses to see and interpret the image is just as important.