biography
Prior to the advent of digital photography, countless emerging photographers developed— both literally and figuratively—their passion for photography in the darkroom. For me, that awakening came at fifteen, under the soft amber glow in my high school’s darkroom, when I witnessed my first black and white print surface in the developer tray. I had not anticipated the sense of gratification that would come from the process of composing a photograph, developing the film and making a print. I had captured a moment in time that I found interesting or curious and transformed it into a physical object, and I was immensely proud of the ability to do so.
As part of the class curriculum, I was introduced to the works of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Dorothea Lange—artists whose black and white photographs shaped my earliest interest in photography. My photography teacher, John Brooks, also introduced me to a school, Brooks Institute of Photography, which he often lamented held no family connection to his own name. That introduction, however, would become formative in the next chapter of my life and every chapter since.
The impact of Brooks Institute of Photography was profound, both professionally and personally. Professionally, the knowledge and collaboration with instructors, fellow students and working professionals established the foundation upon which my career was built. Personally, the experience reshaped my life entirely: it was there that I met my future wife, Jennifer. From that shared passion for photography grew a family, a livelihood, and a connection that is a source of immeasurable happiness and pride. Whether through her talented creative and artistic insight, her encouragement, or her honest critique, she continues to be an essential part of my creative process.
For more than thirty years, I have worked commercially as an architectural and interior photographer, collaborating with a diverse client base across the country. Translating the vision of other creatives into photographs has always been deeply rewarding. There is a symbiotic relationship between my commercial and personal work; each informs the other, contributing pieces to a larger pursuit—to create more gratifying and meaningful photographs.
Beginning in 2025, new opportunities and a long held desire converged, allowing me time to devote greater focus on my personal work. A dream that began more than thirty-five years ago —one that has evolved through experience, collaboration and time—is now coming fully into view.