Why I’ve Chosen Fine Art Photography

Because of the long lasting value a classic work provides to the human spirit. I experienced this fully for the first time during an unforgettable visit to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. There was an enormous piece on an isolated wall created by the fantastic landscape painter Albert Bierstadt. The painting was so large, there was couch in front of it as if the curator understood it would grab people’s attention for prolonged periods of time like it gripped mine. The incredible detail & story telling of this natural scene filled with waterfalls, trees, animals, clouds, sunshine, everything; was just magical. So magnificent to the point I forgot I was looking at a painting, & that it was created by a human being. I was utterly lost in the awe inspiring composition. I must have been sitting there for at least 30-45 minutes as people came & left around me. Each minute I became more & more impressed by the masterpiece’s aesthetics. But what I noticed which I found to be more important than that, was this object somehow pulled my being into a zen state giving me similar sensations I would experience during meditation. In that moment after my mind’s thoughts returned from its stillness of observing this beautifully crafted scene, I fully understood what my offering to the world would be: artworks that put others in a state of meditation; even if they were aware of it or not. I’m naturally drawn to natural places such as the one painted, so I decided I will bring a high end camera with me to share their wealth of serenity without them having to take the journey themselves. Not many people venture off into these scenes which I perceive as sacred, or even have the antenna to find one, then visually capture its essence. I believe I’ve been blessed with the gift to do so, & I intend to share it with as many fellow human beings that are willing to accept them.