My father passed away the year after I graduated from high school, and my family does not have visual documentation of him working our South Dakota dairy farm. I wish I had portraits to show my children. Consequently, I document Rural Americans for future generations so that they do not experience the void that I have felt.

While I was a photojournalist at a small South Dakota newspaper in 1997 part of my job was to shadow farmers and ranchers for a special publication all about them. Little did I know this would turn into my life’s work, to capture Rural Americans in their natural environments. Documenting your livelihood through fine art imagery, and showcasing it all in beautiful heirloom products, ensures that you can pass along your legacy to future generations.