In the introduction to his book, Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore said, "When you look closely at the image of soulfulness, you see that it is tied to life in all its particulars - good food, satisfying conversation, genuine friends, and experiences that stay in the memory and touch the heart. Soul is revealed in attachment, love and community as well as in retreat on behalf of inner communing and intimacy."
It was during a summer weekend retreat in the mountains communing with genuine friends over good food (and great wine) that I realized my enthusiasm for photographing beautiful places and passionate people.
Traveling with only a pocket camera I captured images of soulfulness - spectacular sunsets, a weathered barn, wildlife, meals, interactions - and crafted my first coffee table book as a gesture of gratitude to our host.
Living in a culture that has embraced video - from mobile phones to elaborate home theaters and "reality TV", it's easy to forget the influence of a single still image or collection of images.
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Designer Mark Phelps of Mark Phelps Interiors commissioned me to craft a bound book of images of his personal home (24 hours prior to moving day).
Now Mark has an elegant collection of memories and an impressive presentation of his style to share with friends and new clients.
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