I do not photograph because I see. I see because I photograph.

I was tired and burnt out during my last year of college. I found I gain much strength, energy, and balance in my life when I spent time outdoors communicating with nature. While outside, I wanted to capture my feelings and preserve memories, so I picked up a camera. I found something that I always felt was missing in my life – a creative outlet and a way to express myself in ways other than using words.

All of a sudden there was a World out there I have never noticed.  Shapes I overlooked. A powerful Universe I never took time to explore and understand. I realized I am just begin to see. Once I bought my first camera, I could not put it down.

More than anything, I’m drawn to black and white fine art photography. My favorite subjects are nature, architecture and people.

I grew up in Moscow, Russia and also lived in England in Utah.  I now call San Francisco Bay Area my home.

I use Nikon cameras and lenses.