DanWampler

I consider myself a digital artist rather than a photographer a Digital Artist. I say that not to be arrogant, but rather as a clarification. A photographer captures images of reality and presents it for all to view. I capture an image, then alter it to create my vision of reality. I say this for those who refer to the term in photography of "purist". I am a Digital "Purist". I openly embrace the technology that allows me to create the images I do. Digital imaging is not Photography much in the same way Painting is not Photography. When I manipulate, alter, or Photoshop an image it is not to trick the viewer. I never claim my images are an exact rendering of reality. My main passion is for Infrared Photography. I have been shooting digital IR for 10 years now and it is a constant source of enjoyment. There is something exciting about capturing an image of the world in a light we cannot normally see.

My work varies because it is a reflection of what I am feeling at the moment.