About

I’ve been photographing my surroundings since I was a teenager, shooting with 110 film cassete cameras! I spent years shooting slide film before going through a hiatus while raising two sons and moving around as a U.S. Marine officer - although I still always had a point-and-shoot camera of some kind through those years! I finally made the move into digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras in 2017, and have made a few upgrades since that time. My current gear centers heavily on Canon bodies and lenses, although I also employ the excellent Panasonic Lumix S1 mirrorless body when I can use its unique strengths.

I love to travel, as most photographers seem to do, although my concern for my carbon footprint - and most recently the Covid-19 pandemic - have prompted me to carefully consider where and how I travel for my photos. I’m working on a special collection that I’m calling my “Backyard” photos - many of which were literally taken in our backyard and gardens, or from areas within about an hour’s drive from our home. Stay tuned for details on that!

For any questions or comments, feel free to email me at john@jmfineartwork.com