Perhaps one of the reasons I became a photographer was due to my interest in people and the culture they inhabit. While my major was Design/Photography my minor study was Cultural Anthropology. Fascinated with the world’s diverse people and ways of being I set out traveling the world to capture moments. I’ve created stories for public entities, private companies and non-profit agencies.

Gallery

Lantern Floating Festival, O'ahu

Each year at the festival is an opportunity for remembrance, refection and gratitude for those who have gone before us.

Lantern Floating Festival, O'ahu

Although there are thousands that crowd the beach near Waikiki to float their lantern it remains a peaceful and solemn occasion.

Floating Lantern Festival

Every Memorial Day over 7,000 lanterns are set afloat at Sunset.

Hokele'a - Star of Gladness

The double-hulled canoe that brought the first Polynesians to the Hawaiian Islands was re-creted in the 1970’s. In 2014 the Hokele’a embarked on a three year journey to circumvent the world. The Hokele’a return to Hawai’i was embraced by thousands.

Hokele'a Return

Paddlers greeting the return.

Dole Pineapple Field, O'ahu

Pineapple was successfully produced on a large commercial scale by James Dole in 1901. On the North Shore we can still see workers hand-picking pineapples .

Falconry, United Arab Emirates

The Bedouins for thousands of years have used hunting by falcons for food nourishment. Today it is honored as a traditional sport. Taken in the desert near Al Aldin.

Falconry, United Arab Emirates

Friends posing together for a photo.

Falconry, United Arab Emirates

The Falcon is the national bird of UAE and is a symbol of force and courage, recognizing the importance of falconry in Arab tradition and culture.

Khayelitsha - South Africa

The apartheid government require Blacks to live in segregated communities. This township located a few miles from Cape Town is one of the poorest areas with a median average income per family of R20,000 (US$1,872) a year. We stayed in a home here owned by a woman who had protested side by side with Mandela. She now rents out 2 bedrooms in her home to visitors so they can experience life in the shanty town and learn about South African history.

Khayelitsha - Computer Store, South Africa

Stores are set up in ship containers offering services and selling products.

Khayelitsha store- South Africa

This shipping container sells local produce.

Khayelitsha - South Africa

We went on a night tour of Khayelistsha with the owners young daughter. I had an expensive camera wrapped around my neck yet never felt threatened. Everyone was warm and welcoming. The community was surprised to see us.

Chinese New Year - Honolulu

Every year the downtown Chinatown in Honolulu sponsors a parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year - Honolulu

Sacramento, California

Documented several United Way recipients. Saddle Pals is a program that works with differently-abled children and horses.

Sumatra, Indonesia

Team work in a fishing village.

Shot on film . Pre-digital.

Sumatra, Indonesia

Three limes for sale

Shot on film . Pre-digital.

Bukkutingi, Sumatra

My first evening in this mountain village I was fortunate to be invited to a traditional wedding taking place the next day. Here are the newlyweds. After the ceremony the bride insisted I sing an America song ala Karaoeke

Shot on film . Pre-digital. style at the reception.

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mountain village wedding. These young women are unmarried and dance for tips. The money is to be used for their future wedding.

Shot on film . Pre-digital.

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Portrait of a man attending a funeral. Although Catholic it is customary to slaughter bulls so that the deceased can gain access to Heaven.

Shot on film . Pre-digital.

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Portrait of man attending funeral.

Shot on film. Pre-digital.

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Portrait of a man attending funeral.

Shot on film pre-digital.

Bali

When a person of a high-raking status dies the whole village prepares for a week for the funeral. Inside the cow is the body of a priestess. The parade ends in a field outside the village.

Shot on film. Pre-diigtal.