Welcome!

I was born in northern Ontario, Canada in 1956.  Several years later my family moved to Calgary, Alberta.

My first exposure to photography was in 1976, when I attended a Paul McCartney concert in Seattle, Washington.  I decided to photograph my experience, so I rented a camera, got a quick photography lesson from the salesperson, and off to the concert I went.  After taking many pictures (and getting removed by bouncers from the back of the stage), I returned to Canada to get my film developed.  Seeing the results...  I was hooked.  I had to buy a camera!

I bought a Canon Ftb 35 mm camera.  That camera and I were never apart, and no one or any thing was safe from being photographed.  An enlarger, developing and printing soon followed.

I was in love with photography.  About a year or so passed, and I decided I wanted to be a newspaper photographer.  With basically no experience, a small portfolio and a lot of BS, I applied and was interviewed for a photographer's position with the Edmonton Sun (no less).  No guts, no glory huh!  The amazing thing was that through some miracle, I was hired!

Several months went by, and I was miserable.  The newspaper business was not for me, and I do not do well with inflated egos.  So I quit... became a camera salesman, and shot weddings.

As life goes, I somehow became interested in law enforcement.  I left photography on the backburner for over 25 years.

I pretty much enjoyed all of my career as a police officer.  I saw things and did things that no other profession offers. Although I kept my hand in, photography was secondary to "the job", raising a family and keeping a home.

Eventually it was time for me to move on.  So... I retired... and photography re-entered my life.

The digital camera revolution was in full swing, and without thinking about it I bought one.  No film!  Take all the images you want!  Wow!  I was hooked... again...

I currently create my images with Nikon digital and Canon film cameras (including my trusty Ftb).  Although I own a medium format camera, I rarely use it.  I guess it's just not my medium (no pun intended).

Although I live in Calgary, my heart is in the country.  Hunting/fishing with my father and working on my uncle's farm has given me an overpowering appreciation for the great outdoors.

Essentially I'm becoming known as a western photographer.  Although I love all photography, presenting the old west and the western way of life through my images is a passion.  So much of it is fast disappearing.

My images come from my enjoyment of life.  If you take the time to look at my work, I hope it gives you pleasure.  If you choose to purchase one of my images I will be forever grateful, and proud that you have taken a piece of something I love into your life.

Thank you.

Brian