The aesthetics that drive me are elegance, simplicity, and the human spirit. The secret to extraordinary portraiture is in timing, and in recognizing that each face is unique and has a story to tell. Photography is a fairly young medium but its technology is light years ahead of what it was when I started studying and working with film in the 1970's and 80's where I was introduced to the timeless work of 20th century’s iconic black-and-white photographers. All good photography is still appreciated by the same set of standards whether it be a film or digital image; composition,form,quality of light and content.Its usually when all of these things come together that there is a great and timeless image. Two modern developments I appreciate are our ability to see our images immediately and the chance to create large prints on archival papers and canvasses. I am foremost a portrait photographer whose work encompasses both the documentary and art photography style. Remember- If I shoot you , you live forever.