Hello, I'm Peter! I'm a photographer based in Charlottesville, Virginia with a love for the natural beauty that is so abundant in this region. I focus on local landscapes like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Mountain ranges, and other natural or countryside scenes in Virginia. I also travel the country and world looking to capture color, drama, and natural extremes that occur all around us. Beyond photography, I thoroughly enjoy hiking, stargazing, storm chasing, climbing, and road trips. 

about ME

I picked up my first digital camera in college around 2015 to take storm chasing photographs. Despite no official training, I quickly learned to love photography. Now, through years of self-taught trial, error, and experimentation, photography is critical to my expression and enjoyment of our beautiful world.  

My love for the natural processes of our world runs very deep. I've been fascinated by the weather, mountains, forests, and the night sky since I was a young child growing up in Colorado. Since then, I've pursued knowledge about the environmental and physical processes that surround us. I hold degrees in Meteorology and Geography from Virginia Tech (2019/2021 MS) and have worked professionally in both fields. I am self taught in many other fields and am constantly seeking new knowledge. 

Background

Through my photography, I aim to highlight the quiet moments and breathtaking views that make nature so beautiful - the rolling vistas of the mountains, drama in the skies, and the ever-changing moods of the seasons. With a deep appreciation for the region’s wild spaces, my photography goal is to celebrate the unique character of the outdoors. I hope to inspire others to explore, respect, and preserve the incredible natural world right in our backyards.