My photographic work is inspired by the abundance of natural beauty that surrounds me in the San Francisco Bay Area. I frequent nature preserves, arboretums, and (as often as possible) the ocean to satisfy the always-present craving for more nature in my own life. The stillness of the natural world facilitates my artistic growth.

At home, I cultivate a wildflower garden and photograph the flowers in my studio where, with the help of my macro lens and lightbox, I am treated to a glimpse into the magical essence of flowers and plants, resulting in BOTÁNICA, an ongoing body of work.

All of my photographs including my BOTÁNICA series, are available as fine art prints.

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