Category Archives: Wild Horse Journal

How the Year-Long Jacks Fork Project Will Work (and Why It Matters)

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.

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. 

Why I Use Film and Classic 35mm Cameras in a Digital World

In an age where the latest mirrorless cameras can capture 60 frames per second, it might seem irrational—or even impractical—to reach for a 20-year-old Canon EOS-1V and a roll of black-and-white film. But this choice is intentional. It isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about being fully there—mentally, emotionally, and physically—when I’m making an image.

Embracing Change: My Journey from Pure Analog to a Hybrid Workflow

For years, I resisted digital photography in my personal fine art work. My passion has always been deeply rooted in analog processes, from ultra-large format (ULF) cameras to handmade silver gelatin and platinum prints. The tactile nature of working with film, the deliberate pace, and the craftsmanship involved in every step of the process haveContinue reading “Embracing Change: My Journey from Pure Analog to a Hybrid Workflow”

Retiring the Camera: A Life Devoted to the Print?

For decades, the camera has been an extension of my soul—a tool not just for seeing, but for feeling, interpreting, and preserving the quiet poetry of the world around me. Yet, as I sit with the growing weight of time and the richness of a vast negative archive, I find myself asking a provocative question.

My 35mm and Medium Format Film Setup for Photographing Wild Horses

In an era dominated by digital speed and convenience, my decision to continue photographing wild horses using film—and to remain fully committed to a pure analog workflow—may seem unusual, even impractical. But for me, it’s not about resisting technology. It’s about preserving a deeper connection to the subject, the craft, and the moment.

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”

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”