"50 Million People Go Hungry Every Day."  In 2001 Andreas Gursky created a diptych photograph called "99 cent" which depicted an overhead view of a 99-cent store (depicted below).   This image speaks about the overwhelming passion Americans have for consumerism while there are so many people around the world who do not have food to eat.  This image became the most expensive photograph in the world when it sold in 2007 for $3.34 million.   One day Joe came home after shopping; and after I put away some of the groceries in one of the cupboards, I was taken back by how full and almost obscene the cupboard looked compared to the abject poverty in which so many Americans live.  Being reminded of Gursky's "99 cent" image, I created this shot to make my own statement discussing consumerism.

Photogram.  This combined image is made up of four 16x20 sheets of regular black/white paper.  The paper is normally never to be taken out in the light; but in this case, I took the paper out of the container and put it directly into the sunlight.  Then I took freshly cut plant leaves, palm fronds and other material on top of the paper which was laid out in the square as viewed.  I also took a large digital negative of my head and hand and laid them on top of the paper also.  Then I layered large pieces of glass on top of everything to keep things from blowing away.  The exposure was 45 minutes in the sun.  Then I put the paper directly into a fixer, then washed and let it dry.

Longing.  When I saw this styrofoam head, it seemed to be gazing out the window with such a feeling of longing and loneliness.

Food shot.

"Fortune and Men's Eyes."  This film noir photograph was inspired by the movie "Fortune and Men's Eyes."  If you haven't seen this movie, I won't go into specifics.  However, I did want to create a sexually charged image that relied entirely on suggestion.

Judy.

Robbery.  This image was created based upon a life-changing event in my life.  I went through this experience that left me with a continuing case of PTSD.  I am still affected by that event and have been able to use photography as a means of healing.  This photograph was shot in the studio in such a way as to recreate the feeling of being out on the street.

Dan.

Ray.

Suureal.

Rachel.

Self Portrait.  In this image I was exploring the concept of how it is easy to live behind a mask and how terrible it would be if we never shed that mask to see who we really are.

Lea.  Part of my "Senior LGBT" series.

A portrait of Joe.  With this image I wanted to explore lighting to accentuate the beauty and richness of a face as it ages.

Phillip.  Part of my "Senior LGBT" series.