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I found myself on the sidelines on another Friday night with some of my photography students from Lake Area Tech. I really enjoy working with them, but even more, I enjoy watching them work. Seeing how they set up and think through their shots. There are going to be some successful photographers out of this group. This night's game pittied the hom...

I consider myself so fortunate to be teaching photography at Lake Area Tech. Not only do I get to work with some amazing students and watch them grow and succeed in their photography journeys, but I also am shooting more than I have in a long time. I'm also photographing subjects that I have not had opportunities to shoot in the past or subjects th...

Some years, winter seems to drag on forever. This year was actually a very mild winter until it was supposed to be done. Then came March and April. I never thought spring would come. I know each year when winter has lost its grip when the South Dakota state flower starts blooming. The appearance of the Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens) is a time of...

I had my first chance to visit one of my favorite state parks, Sica Hollow. I was expecting to maybe find Pasque Flowers as they are the first to bloom in the area, but I was shocked to find several surprises. I thought that I would share a few photos of the day. The first flower of the day was also the dominant flower in the park this trip. The...

For the last couple of years, I've found another creative release that is pretty much equal to my love of photography. Exploring and creating vintage and classic cocktails. Kamikaze Cocktail In a way, this other release tends to pull me right back to the camera to document what I'm doing. It is natural for me to research, prep and create a...