Goodbye 2016

Reflecting on the year that was, Rockaway Beach 2016.

2016 was a difficult year. Taxing personally, devastating nationally and internationally.  I'm grateful that photography not only kept me sane, but pushed me to grow as a person and an artist. Art heals civilizations, as Toni Morrison once said, and now more than ever we need photography and art to move us forward.  I'm proud to say Camera of the Month Club doubled in size and we put on two group shows; I spent many months documenting more beautiful Beach Lovers moments; and I grew my wedding photography clientele. I had some work and interviews published, and I am growing my network of photography friends and colleagues. Finally, I know I am taking better photos, and learning to refine, edit and hone in on my vision with a more critical eye, with the support of Camera Club. I look to 2017 with trepidation about what the political landscape will bring, but no less determined to make change, socially and artistically. Thank you for all your support this year, and I look forward to making a new year of images in the weeks and months to come.