I am a self taught photographer, shooting primarily in black and white. When I was introduced to photography by my Dad at a very early age, I could only imagine using 35mm film. I have now been using a digital camera for about 4 years and treat it similarly to a 35mm camera in that all of my editing is done while taking the photograph. I very rarely do any post-editing and when I do this typically involves mild cropping. My general rule is, if it isn't a good photograph from the start, it isn't worth saving. I am not a purist, but I believe in trusting my vision and do my best not to bend it further than it already is. I sometimes shoot from the hip but usually compose images from a place of seeing the loneliness that exists within a solitary moment. There is life in decomposition and there is death in the eyes of some that walk. This is my tightrope.



Please contact me at hoopesc@gmail.com if you are interested in private sessions for individuals or groups, photography projects in general, or any collaborative projects you want to talk about. My website is currently under construction so I thank you for your patience and any feedback you may have. ~ C