About

Self Portrait

Welcome to “A Peek Through My Lens”. My name is James Fike and I am an amateur photographer on nights and weekends or some may say a serious hobbyist. The rest of the time I am currently employed in the telecommunications industry. Where my job requires that I spend my days cooped up in what could be described as a florescent lit cave with lots of white noise. When I leave my cave I relish any opportunities to break out my camera and shoot. My interests in photography are many. I shoot landscapes, glamour, and when the opportunity presents its self wildlife.

I have been interested in photography most of my life. It has only been in recent years that my interests have grown into a real passion. I am mostly self taught unless you want to count a year of high school photography in which I paid little to no attention, much to my regret now. I am also a member of several photo groups through Meetup.com. I have had the fortune to meat several new friends, models, and photographers who have all helped me to improve. Some who have given me some really great opportunities to travel more and improve my skills. I am always striving to find new ways for me to grow and improve with my camera, lighting, creativity, and my digital darkroom processing.

A Peek Through My Lens is just on of the ways I am choosing to share those things I capture through my lens. I hope you will enjoy the images I share with you here and return often to view my new work. I welcome and enjoy your comments and constructive criticism in my quest to grow as a photographer.

~ Jim