www.mikepeters.com

"As an observer of the scene, I can only photograph what I see. Expressions, body language, sartorial presentation, and a relationship to surroundings is the raw material that I have to work with. A place, people and enough light to make an exposure are all I ask for.

Every image I make is a subjective impression of what I see. I choose a subject that I respond to on basic emotional level, and in the end, by the choices I make at the moment of exposure, I’m really exposing more about myself than I am about who I am photographing.

In the moment, I don't have time to judge or think, only to react to the geometry of the frame and the feelings that compel me to make the exposure. I do not pretend that any of my images give any insight into the people or places that I photograph. There is always more going on than anyone can ever realize.

What you read into what I see is based on who you are, where you came from, and the sum of every experience you have ever had up to the moment of viewing the image. What you the viewer bring to the experience matters a great deal."

I would appreciate any questions or comments. Feel free to contact me at: mike@mikepeters.com.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my work.