‘Reckless Abandon: The American West’ Is My Series Of Photographs In Which I Explore The Link Between History And The Future (30 Pics)

I am a professional photographer, graphic designer, fine artist, singer, and motorcycle enthusiast from Medina, OH. I started my professional photography business in 2008, focusing primarily on weddings and headshots/models.

However, my passion for photography has always been driven by my love for the forgotten and abandoned. I am fascinated by the stories behind these places, and I want to give them another chance to be seen through my lens. My goal is to capture the beauty in the lost, and to shed light on the forgotten spaces and stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.

The majority of the photos in this series were taken on the eastern plains of Colorado, where I lived for 4 years. I also took some photos in Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Most of the properties I photograph have been abandoned for over 50 years and the owners of the land are difficult to track down, or they don't care if you take photos. Life has long since left these places, but I believe that through my photographs, I can bring a new sense of life and vitality to these forgotten spaces.

Overall, my goal is to capture the beauty in the lost and to give these forgotten places another chance at being seen. I believe that my work will help others to appreciate the beauty and history in the abandoned and forgotten spaces that are often overlooked. So, I will continue to explore these forgotten places and to tell the stories of the people and places that have been left behind.