I shared yesterday that I’m spending the next 12 months inside a two-to-three-mile loop on the Jack’s Fork River corridor to build a four-season portfolio—landscapes, river scenes, and the wild horses in their environment. The goal is simple: show change over time and tell a real story of place, not just make one lucky or pretty photograph. This expands on my announcement from October 5, 2025.
Category Archives: Abby’s Project
A Year on the Jack’s Fork River Corridor – Ozarks National Scenic Riverways
Starting today, October 5, 2025, I’m documenting a year on the Jack’s Fork River in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways—river, forests, and the wild horses—using large-format black-and-white film.
3 Key Tips for Making Ultra Large Format Calotype Paper Negatives
This article will share valuable insights and practical tips I’ve gained while creating ultra-large-format handmade calotype paper negatives.
Of all the photographic processes I’ve explored over the past four decades, the handmade calotype paper negative holds a special place in my heart. While it was incredibly challenging to master initially—even with smaller formats like 4×5 and 5×7—the effort was well worth it. The early frustrations, including subtle chemistry quirks, gradually became a deeply rewarding practice. With patience, persistence, and a lot of experimentation, the process transforms into something magical.
Pictorial Whispers: The Story Behind the Art That Moves Me
In this new article, I share the origins of my *Pictorial Whispers* project and the profound reasons it resonates so deeply with me, both emotionally and artistically.
The Master Guide for Artistic Vision – Part 2 of 5
My fine art framework is designed to help me create artwork with vision, purpose, and meaning. Whether you are a photographer, painter, sculptor, actor, musician, writer, or any other artist, this framework is universally applicable to all art forms.
Creating personal fine art with a defined narrative and artist statement involves a thoughtful and structured approach. Based on my experience, very few artists create with a defined narrative and artist statement, so I decided to publish my framework.
The Master Guide for Artistic Vision – Part 1 of 5
Creating personal fine art with a defined narrative and artist statement involves a thoughtful and structured approach. Based on my experience, very few artists create with a defined narrative and artist statement, so I decided to publish my framework.
4K Video – Rocky Creek Foal in the Rain at Shawnee Creek
I filmed this new 4K short movie of the Rocky Creek foal in the rain during a thunderstorm on July 27, 2024. Enjoy the film and let me know what you think.
4k Video – The Rocky Creek Stallion at Shawnee Creek
I arrived in the Shawnee Creek area around 4:30 AM before sunrise. It was a hot, humid, and foggy morning along the Jack’s Fork River in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The nearly full moon created a picturesque scene, with mist and fog floating over the fields while moonlight danced on the surface. The RockyContinue reading “4k Video – The Rocky Creek Stallion at Shawnee Creek”
Wild Horses of Missouri Field Update (July 22, 2024)
Field update on July 22, 2024 for the wild horses of Shannon County, Missouri.
The Impact of AI on Photography: A Personal Perspective
I have been talking to my friend John for the last couple of days about AI and digital photography, so I decided to formalize some of the thoughts I shared with him into an article for you to read and consider. In the comments section below, let me know your thoughts about AI and myContinue reading “The Impact of AI on Photography: A Personal Perspective”