A Photographic Sketchbook
Inspired by the Photowalk Podcast I wanted a place for my images that weren’t intended for galleries, clients, or my “professional” portfolio. As a photographer I’ve found myself being caught in the trap of thinking all my images need to be perfect in order to share them. That pressure has lead to me photographing and experimenting less and the hope here is to remedy that. This will be a place for my everyday photos and short photo stories to live. My intention with this sketchbook page is to lower the stakes and share my thoughts and images in a place that I can control.
“The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.”
Contentment
I had a project for my masters program in which I had to make something around the topic of contentment. During Thanksgiving break I took the opportunity to photograph the beautiful quiet moments my family had together…
Team Deakins & Kansas City Street
This past weekend, I brought students from our Media Arts program at Bethany Lutheran College to Kansas City, MO for an event with Team Deakins…
Give a Kid a Camera
What happens when you go on a photowalk with a group of kids? Beautiful things.
During a delightful family weekend, I invited my kids and two nieces to join me for a photowalk. It was heartwarming to witness their eagerness to be part of the adventure…
Maida Jaspersen - A Peek Into the Process
The concept of "Actions Express Priorities" has been on my mind for a while. I first heard about it from Jason Jaspersen, the sculptor and friend I featured in a previous post, and his daughter, Maida Jaspersen, embodies this idea…
Pipestone National Monument
On our way back from a family trip to Volga, SD we decided to stop off at Pipestone National Monument in Pipestone, MN. Pipestone National Monument is a sacred and culturally significant site for Native American tribes, known for its unique red pipestone quarries…
Spontaneous Stone Sculpture
I love having the opportunity to watch artists work. As often as I can, I try to find myself in the proximity of people practicing their craft. One such artist is Jason Jaspersen. Jason has a magnetic quality about him, and on any given day, you'll often find students nearby, engaged in conversation, developing their own work, or simply enjoying the residual effect of being around other artists…