I’ve been an avid photographer for the 23 years after receiving my first camera, a Nikon FG, at the age of 15. At one point in my life, I actually made a living taking photographs!

I have a B.S. and an M.S.A. in Logistics Systems Administration and work as a government Acquisition Program Manager. In  the mid-80’s, I worked for our local weekly newspaper as a sports and event photographer. I was later appointed the News Editor and began chasing hard news stories and taking photographs of fires, accidents, etc. along with events and sports.

By the early 90’s, I worked for a daily newspaper in the pre-press department. This was my first introduction to Adobe PhotoShop and digital photography.. At the time, I also worked freelance as a photographer and journalist. I was fortunate to have some of my photos on the front page and one released on the AP wire. While in college, I served as Chief Photographer for the University newspaper. This allowed me to hone my black and white darkroom skills. I also won a Georgia College Press Association award for photojournalism. Following my stint in the printing department of the newspaper, I worked for a couple of years for a local photo processing lab that stayed on the cutting edge of photography. Not only did I learn about commercial film and slide processing, but I also learned a great deal about digital photography. If the job had paid better, I could have made a career of it. But, I was graduated from college with a wife and a new baby and needed a stable income in order to raise a family.

I continue to spend a great deal of time with my camera and now my two young sons and my wife are learning.  It probably will not be long before my daughter shows an interest as well.

I'm also a volunteer firefighter, but as of yet have not had an opportunity to put down the tools and the hoses to pick up the camera. Taking pictures of a fire scene is one challenging event!

PSA and our EID study group have allowed me to mature and develop my skills as an artist. The feedback I receive from this group is invaluable!