About me
I took my first picture on a school field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo when I was in first grade. I used a Kodak Pocket Instamatic camera with 110 film that I borrowed from my dad. Unfortunately, the pictures that I took that day have long since been lost to the passage of time. I used that camera on several other outings, but photography didn't resonate with me very much at the time.
Things changed in high school for me. At the time, I was very active in the Boy Scouts of America. Each month my troop would go camping somewhere. In May, 1989, I got the idea that I would like to take pictures of all of our adventures. My dad had a spare Konica SLR camera. I asked my dad if I could borrow it for the weekend and he agreed that I could. I used it for the weekend, and then gave it back to him. Next month, I went back to ask him if I could borrow it again. I used it for the weekend and then I gave it back. This went on for several months. After one of the campouts, I went to return the camera to my dad, and he told me that I could keep it. It was now my camera. This camera ignited a deep passion for photography within me, which still drives me to this day. I have spent tremendous time and energy to develop as a photographer. I read everything that I can, I study others' work, and I practice, practice, and practice some more.
As a hobby, I have always looked for outlets for my work. I have taught several classes in photography, and have done some freelance work for several local businesses. I have also shot 2 weddings, however, I have decided that twice is enough.
I have also been involved with the Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati since 2008. I have grown tremendously as a result of being a part of this club. I have earned the Photographer of the Year award three times. I have also served as President of the club for several years. Information about the club can be found at cincyphotoclub.com.
When asked what I like to shoot, I respond that there are two subjects that I love to photograph: things that move and things that don’t. In other words, I enjoy shooting a diverse range of subjects. Put a camera in my hand and give me the opportunity to shoot, and I am a happy camper. Subject is not as important. I can find something interesting in almost any situation. If pressed for an answer, though, I would say that I gravitate towards nature, street photography, and photojournalism.
Things changed in high school for me. At the time, I was very active in the Boy Scouts of America. Each month my troop would go camping somewhere. In May, 1989, I got the idea that I would like to take pictures of all of our adventures. My dad had a spare Konica SLR camera. I asked my dad if I could borrow it for the weekend and he agreed that I could. I used it for the weekend, and then gave it back to him. Next month, I went back to ask him if I could borrow it again. I used it for the weekend and then I gave it back. This went on for several months. After one of the campouts, I went to return the camera to my dad, and he told me that I could keep it. It was now my camera. This camera ignited a deep passion for photography within me, which still drives me to this day. I have spent tremendous time and energy to develop as a photographer. I read everything that I can, I study others' work, and I practice, practice, and practice some more.
As a hobby, I have always looked for outlets for my work. I have taught several classes in photography, and have done some freelance work for several local businesses. I have also shot 2 weddings, however, I have decided that twice is enough.
I have also been involved with the Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati since 2008. I have grown tremendously as a result of being a part of this club. I have earned the Photographer of the Year award three times. I have also served as President of the club for several years. Information about the club can be found at cincyphotoclub.com.
When asked what I like to shoot, I respond that there are two subjects that I love to photograph: things that move and things that don’t. In other words, I enjoy shooting a diverse range of subjects. Put a camera in my hand and give me the opportunity to shoot, and I am a happy camper. Subject is not as important. I can find something interesting in almost any situation. If pressed for an answer, though, I would say that I gravitate towards nature, street photography, and photojournalism.