I’m a Chicago native born in 1955 living in California for the past 37 years. I’m basically self taught.

My interest in photography began when I was 16 years old, my mother was a fine artist (painter) and had a camera to photograph her works, she inspired me to pursue the arts. I was learning about the camera and techniques and was soon processing film and Darkroom printing.

I started working on a self assigned project on Chicago’s skid row area and created a portfolio called “Madison Street” 

(My first Photographs) That body of work earned me a partial scholarship at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA Program) 

I have done commercial/freelance work including weddings,portraits,events and personal projects.

I have also been involved in projects and Publications and Gallery exhibits. Publications are 

Millennium Photo Project – America 24/7 – California 24/7 – Black and White magazine – LensWork

Publishing and Newspaper Publications and exhibited at Sacramento’s View Point Gallery.