I am a photographer based in Bandon on the beautiful Oregon Coast, when we’re not at home in Bandon we can be found traveling coastal highway 101 border to border in our motorhome with our little dog and two kitties. As A retired truck driver I have traveled extensively to every corner of all 48 states and much of Canada too. There are indeed many beautiful places in the United States but there is no other place I’d rather live than on the incredibly pristine and beautiful Oregon Coast. For us Bandon Is Home.

My Wife Jillian and I prefer to live a simple life living full time in our big comfortable Class A Beaver motorhome with our two kitties Abby and Zoe and our little Papillon dog Genevieve. We are part time volunteers for Oregon State Parks for 7 years now and as such we get to live in some of the most beautiful parks in Oregon for extended periods of time. Being able to stay at these beautiful parks for several months at a time allows us the time to wander and explore at our leisure, rarely does a day pass that I don’t get out into nature with my trusty Canon camera. The greatest thing for me about RV living is that we in fact have the privilege of living immersed in nature, all we have to do is step out our door.

I am a life long Oregonian and have dabbled in photography most of my life. I grew up in nature in the backwoods mountains of Myrtle Creek, Oregon with no running water, no indoor plumbing, and our only source of heat and cooking were wood burning stoves. Milking cows, churning butter and chopping firewood were my only before and after school activities. This is probably why I feel most at home in nature and around animals, and why I’ve always been a bit of a loner and an introvert. I still remember getting my first camera when I was about 15, a Kodak 110 film camera. I just thought it was the greatest thing ever, I had so much fun with that little camera! I got my first SLR camera from in my 20’s from a Sears catalog that I used for many years until I literally wore it out. These days I shoot almost exclusively with my Canon R6MKII and various Canon L series lenses.

I am an amateur photographer, I don’t do this for an income or living per se, I do it because I enjoy it, I do it because I enjoy sharing the beauty of Oregon with you all. But most importantly I do it for my spiritual and mental wellbeing. Often if I’m just out walking for exercise its all to easy to get lost in my thoughts, that endless loop of thoughts about the state of the world, my todo list, how much my arthritis hurts…the list is endless. But when I’m carrying my camera it keeps me mindful, aware and grounded in the present moment. When I’m out with my camera I am fully present, aware of my surroundings and observing the beauty of nature in live high definition. When ones mind is lost in thought and not focused on the present moment life is just simply passing by unnoticed. When I’m not present in the present moment I may not even notice the chipmunk announcing my presence, the woodpecker in the tree, an eagle soaring silently overhead or the tree root in my path waiting to land me flat on my face! Without exception ALL of life happens only in the present moment. My goal is to be as present as possible to enjoy every moment of life as much possible, because who knows how many moments I have left. So for me hiking about in nature in this incredibly beautiful state of Oregon is very much a deeply spiritual experience and practice, a form of meditation. It is a practice that I am passionate about, that is deeply important to me, and one that I enjoy very much.

My Wife and I prefer to live simply and peacefully surrounded by the tranquility of nature, away from the crowds and chaos of the human world. In my photography I strive to capture this serene essence of peace and tranquility that can only be found in nature.

For me nature isn’t a place to go visit once in a while, It is Home.

Thanks so much for visiting my page! This page is very much a constant work in progress, so check back often as I am adding new content regularly! I can create a print for you on most any material and size so if you see anything you would like just ask for a quote. Also feel free to follow my Facebook page if you don’t already where I share almost daily.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful day!☮️🙏🏼❤️