Quiet Heart Images

For the past 20 years it has been the mission of Quiet Heart Images to bring images of peace and beauty to a world that is often noisy, confusing and hectic. My primary subject matter is the hidden and often overlooked natural landscapes of my home state of New Jersey. 

New Jersey is not large, but it contains multitudes - mountains, forests, farmland, tidal wetlands, and of course its celebrated shoreline.

While I love New Jersey, I do occasionally wander past its borders and you will also find images of the Southwest, National Parks, and even Italy in these online galleries:

I have been selling prints and notecards featuring my photography since the mid 1990s. Then, as now, my subject matter included the landscape of my home state of New Jersey and the Great Southwest. Of course, this was years before digital photography and I had to develop the skill and discipline to capture everything correctly at the moment of exposure. This discipline still serves me with my digital cameras; I strive to get everything right when I press the shutter.

In 2004 I formed Quiet Heart Images and began participating in art shows and craft fairs throughout NJ. Quiet Heart has given me an incredible opportunity to personally connect with buyers of my images and learn what moves and inspires them. Creating a piece of artwork that someone will hang in their home or place of work and see every day is an honor and responsibility I take very seriously.

Inspiration

I don’t take photographs; I receive them with openness and gratitude as gifts from the universe. These gifts offer a glimpse of the beauty and order inherent in our world. While my subject matter ranges from the majesty of our National Parks to the simplicity of a flower in my backyard, I instill a sense of joy and wonder in every image I create.

Techniques

Traditional photography is the foundation of all of my work. For the past few years I have combined photography and digital painting to create a hybrid art form I call "PhotoSynthesis". I have recently begun experimenting with adding textures to my images for a fresh new look.

Giving Back

A portion of your purchase price will go to charities and organizations to help preserve the special places depicted in these photographs. Organizations supported include:

• National Parks Conservation Association

• Southwest Indian Foundation

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.