About the Kiwi Sun Photography Logo
It dwells in a place secluded from our western world. In its land beauty is and has always been at its core. The section of the Earth it calls home is a canvas where God’s creativity has touched its creatures, landmasses, and waters. With wonders ever-present in this place more than 9000 miles away stands a little bird named the kiwi. With its uniqueness it stands proud and is an icon of the people of New Zealand. I am unique in the fact that I strive to get to know my clients to create customized photographs rather then hastily moving them through standardized poses. I view my craft as a self representational indexical art form rather than a quick and sterile revolving mug shot session. As a photographer I conduct research and communicate theories that are shared on a world level and strive to restore photography as an artesian craft.
Millions of miles away in space a ball of fire rages. Throughout history scientists and artists have studied this life-giving supernova. Although we take it for granted, every living creature depends on it. In its mystery the sun rises every morning and falls every night and is known the world over. In the past the sun was not only used when photographing, but was also utilized in printing. Currently I am researching and implementing some of the processes used over 150 years ago to preserve the historical avenues of photography. Some of the albumen prints created at the conception of photography are hung in pristine condition at the Royal Photographic Society and other museums around the world. Most of these early photographs have clarity that rival today’s photographs. Research is also underway to produce platinum prints commercially for not only my customers but for other artists and photographers.
Just like Joseph Nicéphore Niépce did back in 1839, I couple the natural beauty of what happens on Earth and etch it to a medium with the power of light and the aesthetics of art. As an image maker I know that my craft is governed by art and communication. Everyday I thrive to expand my horizons using technologies of the past, present and future.
