My Passion for photography began in the 1970s, when I was an art student. Photography was a natural complement to my commercial art training. Taking night and summer Photography courses gave me the base I needed to elevate my craft. I was awestruck with the photographic process and soon had my own darkroom in a corner of my parents’ basement. Documenting the world with my camera during the week and processing film and prints on the weekend.
My best friend growing up also enjoyed photography and cars. We found ourselves taking race photos at tracks throughout New England and selling prints to the drivers, thus supporting our hobby. I learned at an early age that art is a difficult way to support a family. So, I have had several careers: shoe box designer, traffic safety line painter, textile inspector, warehouse manager, inventory analyst, procurement specialist, and ultimately, software engineer. Through it all, Photography has always been a major part of my life. I have photographed everything from cars, portraits, landscapes, seascapes, night photography, weddings, corporate events, real estate, and architecture, earning enough to support my (habit) hobby.
At one point, I joined a local camera club, competing at a high level, also serving on many committees and executive positions (VP and President) for several years. My focus now is to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. Traveling and telling a story in my photographs. Digital tools are now my darkroom. While I have used several camera systems over the years, I am a Canon shooter, currently using a 5D Mac IV.