
My work is a reflection of the moments that move me—quiet landscapes, warm light, and solitude.
Welcome to the journey.

My work is a reflection of the moments that move me—quiet landscapes, warm light, and solitude.
Welcome to the journey.
Hi there—I'm Paul, a fine art photographer with a soft spot for wild places and big skies. I spend my time chasing storms, watching light dance across desert stone, and waiting for those quiet moments when nature speaks without saying a word.
Most of my work comes from the American Southwest, where the land is raw, rugged, and full of stories. I’m not just snapping pictures—I’m trying to capture a feeling. Whether it’s the rumble of a thunderhead over the Superstitions or the stillness in a snow leopard’s eyes, I want each photo to stir something deeper than just sight.
I shoot with care and purpose, always looking for that mix of mood and meaning. My images range from sweeping landscapes to close-up wildlife portraits, and sometimes I lean into the abstract when the emotion calls for it. I offer my work in canvas, metal, acrylic, and framed prints—whatever best brings the scene to life.
At the end of the day, I make art that speaks to resilience, solitude, and the sacred bond between land and life. If one of my pieces finds a place in your home, I hope it brings a little bit of the wild with it—and maybe even becomes part of your story too.
Paul is an award-winning photographer, recently receiving "Expert Commended" award by Mark Bennet, Editor and judge in a recent Black and White composition, sponsored by Digital Photography magazine. Paul received his award for his Mt. Garfield-Portrait in Black and White composition. Paul also received "Expert Merit" by N-Photo Magazine for his "Aspen Gold" composition.
His abstract series, honored with a Bronze award by the Photography Academy, challenges perception and invites viewers to reflect, interpret, and connect on a personal level.
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