Artist Statement

I find incredible satisfaction in capturing a moment in time with nature photography. Each season a new cast of characters takes the stage; new stars are born, old ones disappear. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Each moment of the year has it’s own beauty… a picture which was never before and will never be seen again”. I like that. A flower, a butterfly, or maybe a sunset; a landscape or tree, all waiting for their special moment to arrive; I just enjoy being there with my camera to welcome them.

I’ve been photographing various subjects for over 30 years. I’m primarily self-taught and I have learned by studying the works of other artists and photographers. My favorite subjects are from nature, and I have no problem seeing the fingerprints of a creative God throughout the natural world that I photograph. There is something special about a close-up image of a flower; the delicate patterns, the colors, the unique characteristics of each variety. When these qualities are captured in a photograph I find myself slowing down to see what I have been missing. Flowers can be beautiful from a distance, but if you really want to enjoy the moment, focus on the details; that’s what I try to do with my photography.

I believe that all good and beautiful things come from God. I believe there is only one God, one creator, and therefore one savior. With my photography, I try to point my viewers in His direction. I only record what He has already created. If I have done a good job, the real credit is to God.

Most of my recent images were recorded digitally with a Nikon D-80 camera. Macro shots typically are taken with a Sigma 105mm macro lens. I take nearly all serious photos in high-resolution RAW format and do final editing with Adobe Photoshop Elements. Most of my photographs are available as canvas gallery prints in either color or black and white as well as high-quality prints. Please contact me if you have special requests for certain sizes, subjects, or needs. Consider my art for your office, church, or home.

Thanks for visiting my web site. I would love to here from you. You may contact me at indianalight@gmail.com.
Denny