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Monochrome Gallery

 

This is where I began—rooted in the mentorship of my grandfather and countless hours spent in the darkroom. Monochrome photography is my foundation, a place of origin and return. It is where contrast finds balance, where subtle punch meets quiet presence, and where chiseled softness emerges through disciplined restraint.

In the absence of color, depth and detail come alive—revealed to the nth degree. For me, monochrome is Alice in Wonderland for the soul, offering complete creative freedom to explore mood, tone, and emotion in ways color simply cannot replicate.

Within this gallery, you’ll find a range of film and digital work. Some pieces are entirely my own; others are a hybrid dialogue between generations—a grandfather and grandson—where his original negatives are reinterpreted using today’s techniques.

For presentation, I recommend all monochrome works be printed on paper, finished in semi-gloss or a modest, understated sheen. Off-white to cream matting pairs beautifully with these pieces, finished in a thin, dark frame—matte or lightly brushed—to preserve the integrity and timelessness of the image.

I invite you to browse, linger, and experience the quiet power of monochrome.

 

I do not offer print-on-demand. I believe both my work and your selections deserve a level of attention that only a traditional, hands-on process can provide.

Once you’ve identified the pieces you’re interested in, please email me with the inventory number, your desired size, and your preferred presentation. Options include paper or canvas (matted, framed, or rolled), as well as metal or other hard-surface formats (backed or bare).

Paper and canvas offer a clean, contemporary aesthetic that blends seamlessly into existing spaces, while metal and hard-surface prints deliver a bolder presence—designed to make a statement and serve as a conversation piece.

Pricing is based entirely on your selections. We will communicate directly to finalize each detail, ensuring the finished piece is a precise match rather than a “best-case” approximation. All costs will be clearly itemized in an invoice, giving you the opportunity to review, ask questions, or make adjustments prior to final approval.

Payment is required in full before order fulfillment. By placing an order, you acknowledge that all sales are final and non-refundable.

Prints are drop-shipped directly to you from the professional lab. In the rare event of marks, scratches, or production defects, I will work directly with the printer to facilitate a return or replacement. Once an order is placed, all returns and replacements are subject to the printer’s policies.

As a general reference, small paper prints typically begin at $159 (excluding shipping), while small metal prints begin at $279. Framing, matting, backing, and other presentation options are additional costs.

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