I don't want to use photography as just a means of income. I want photography to be inspiring, stimulating, and engaging for myself, those I work with, and those who view it. Part of going to Summit Adventurein Jackson Hole this September was to learn how to incorporate the other elements of my life into my work. I have the sailing community but there's more to my life (and hopefully my work)...
I made the decision early on to not be a portrait / wedding photographer. It wasn't what I felt strongly about, it wasn't something that stirred me inspirationally, but over the years I will still take on portrait assignments to keep myself fresh. Shooting a variety of subject matter helps keep you on your toes, keeps your creativity flowing, and even if it's not your forte it helps strengthen how...
This summer I made time to just go for a walk. I went down Rome Point, nice and close to home, and brought my DSLR with me. I didn't know what I would find, what I would shoot, only that it was a beautiful day and golden hour was approaching.
I came to the beach and walked south, then further south, and soon I was almost at Plum Beach. The rocky shore of Rome Point became slightly sandier, and I...
Conanicut Yacht Club's annual Around the Island Racecircumnavigates Conanicut Island every Labor Day weekend. This is an end of season event for many sailors, and allows for a last friendly hoorah with mostly PHRF and a few One Design fleets. This year's event was slightly unusual compared to most years, as a stiff northeasterly breeze hung around most of the week through the weekend. Rain and...
A week before Race Week, Newport was host to the Opti New England Championship Regatta for the second time in the past three years. There were almost 100 more boats than the last time this event visited Narragansett Bay in 2014, and with about 100 boats to a total of 4 starts, it was attack of the optis all over again!Sailors come from throughout the region to compete, but others travel from...
