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The Silence of Emptiness

Westerly looks exactly as it always has, but something is missing. This longer-form work of fiction follows a late-night walk with my camera through empty streets, familiar places, and a silence that grows more unsettling with every step.

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Cape May | Where It Began

Creative slumps rarely end all at once. Sometimes they begin with a single walk, a camera, and a willingness to look again. These photographs mark the moment I started finding my way back.

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The Grafton Peace Pagoda

Spring weather, changing light, and an afternoon spent exploring led me to one of the more memorable places I have visited in upstate New York. This is the story of discovering the Grafton Peace Pagoda.

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The American Experiment

As America marks its 250th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on another milestone, the Bicentennial of 1976. Through childhood memories, Abraham Lincoln, and the enduring promise of the American experiment, this essay explores how every generation is called to meet the challenges of its own time.

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Candid Daycare Portraits

A classroom full of energetic four-year-olds may seem like chaos, but for a photographer it can also be a place full of genuine moments. These candid portraits capture the curiosity, personality, and honesty that make childhood so memorable.

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