I began my career as a commercial photographer in 1992.  I owe my entire career to my  Father-in-law, who upon receiving one to many cameras by mail order, asked me if "I coulduse one"?  I of course accepted the free gift, and the rest is a history shown on these pages.

Most of my perspective is a mystery to me; I did get some schooling by taking a mail order course from  The New York Institute of Photography; but the things that I chooseto photograph occur naturally as a result of the inspiration of the moment. Many things in my life have been inspiring to me, and I now have the ability to show the individuals who I'm fortunate enough to work with how they, as  unique spirits move me to the point of ´expression.

From the beginning I have felt that the model is the one who drives a photo session; yes the photographer clicks the shutter, but oh how the model inspires the need for a response!

In each of the photos you see on these many pages the model is the one who created the action that demanded my response-----if not for inspiration------there would be no photo!

 Those who know me to be a young man of 55,  realize now that most of my life was under the hood of someone's car. First with Volkswagen, and then with Porsche Cars of North America for another  nine years.  Yes folks 'til I was 45 most of my life was as a mechanic and later a manager of those who also choose to work on those very expensive little cars!

If there is anyone out there who doubts their ability to switch vocations in the middle of their lives; let me say that I wouldn't have had it any other way.  It's been a rocket ride!

I truly hope you enjoy the site; please email me with any comments or questions that you may have about photography or anything related that you care about.

Thanks for giving me still another opportunity to reach a new and unique spirit!!

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