Enjoying this photography career of mine I found myself looking back to self examine what influenced my shooting style. Without a doubt, it was my visual partner-in-crime, Sharon Amestoy. A lifetime friend, Sharon and I attended Brooks Institute together. Observing her appreciation of the often overlooked, no matter what assignment she took on, taught me that the simplest of elements spoke the most effective when communicating through the lens. If it is the graphic simplicity of red stitches on a ball describing the game of baseball, the iconic chrome bullets of a Cadillac bumper or anything else I tend to capture in a uncomplicated manner...I owe it largely to the early influence of my Oregonian friend. As they say, imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
P.S. If you happen to like my choice of music, especially any inclusion of Bonnie Raitt...thank her as well. May all of you be blessed with a friend equal to Sharon in your own life.
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