Intimate is one word often used to describe a small black and white photograph. Whether it is a daguerreotype from the 1850's or a snapshot of a great grandparent, the smaller sized images gently invites the viewer to "come closer" for a better look.

My photographic work focuses on creating the small, square, slightly faded images that are similar to photographs found inside old photo albums. I seek a subject matter considered links to the past and compose the image by excluding anything that would destroy the illusion of a vintage photograph. All the images are printed full frame, without cropping.

I use a Diana camera to help the photographs achieve a timeless quality. The Diana camera is made of plastic (including the lens) and is often referred to as a toy camera. These cameras were discontinued in the early 1970's.