concept has called for a site out in the middle of nowhere. I make great maps. And besides putting together government and tribal permits I provide an abundance of pertinent information that allows for a producer to make all arrangements or changes to their schedules on the fly. However, there are times when it actually saves time and headaches having the scout along during production as both guide, and – if he or she is capable – an extra production-hand to 'put out fires', do some building and/or rigging and be depended upon to allow for the producer to attend to keeping The Agency happy and out of the photographer's way as they do their thing. It merits mentioning once again that, while I do not intend to nor have the desire to transition into becoming a photo producer, two decades of experience on film production in various capacities is a terrific addition to a still-photo crew, especially when that team is working out of their home base, wherever that may be.

When I look towards the future I am excited to be more free to once again focus on my past work as an artist printmaker. Thirty years ago I made pictures in the studio by stone and plate lithography and silkscreen; then I transitioned into making prints from film in smelly darkrooms, enlarging onto paper and processed in trays of chemicals that used to chew away at my fingertips. Today I can do more on a computer screen with applications that allow me to imagine and create anything! My fingertips have healed.

With this, the final version of my location scouting services website in-the-can, no more redesigns for me! This third iteration, my 'picture-book' will be my last 'locationswest' site – I can always upload additional, new content to it from time to time. This site make-over