Photography

I have always been interested in photography. Back in the Dark Ages before the Internet and digital cameras, I occasionally used my father’s Pentax 35mm film SLR. I enjoyed taking photographs and learned about aperture, f-stops, etc. However, I never had enough practice to excel. At that time, every shot cost money for film and addidtional money for developing. Frankly, in my youth, I was more enthralled with these new devices called “personal computers” (yes, I was alive before computers and before the Internet).

It wasn’t until 20 years later that I finally decided to actively pursue photography. I am an avid caver, and I was inspired by the amazing photographs from fellow cavers, like Travis Scott, Jim Jasek, and Ernie Garza.

Caves are a beautiful and unique environment that most of the world will never experience. My goal is to photograph these awe-inspiring underground marvels share them with the world. I want to bring these marvels to light, to make them real to the people who might never get to see them in person. I want people to be awe-inspired like I am every time I am in a cave. I want people to see the beauty of caves, treasure caves, and help protect them.