I am a Colorado native, born and raised in Colorado Springs. My lifelong passion for the outdoors began with family camping treks near Gunnison and fishing trips around Lake George. Somewhere along the journey, I was handed a camera to document our adventures. While those early photos left plenty of room for improvement, the spark was lit, and I continued photographing through college and during my first career as a software engineer.
In the late 1980s, I decided to elevate photography from a casual hobby to a serious pursuit. I immersed myself in education, progressing from half-day seminars to intense, week-long masterclasses. These experiences allowed me to develop relationships with some of the best contemporary photographers in the field. My most transformative experiences were in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, learning under Rich Clarkson, the former Director of Photography for National Geographic. There, I had the privilege of training alongside talent from Time, Life, and Newsweek.
With the confidence gained from decades of study, I launched my second career as a professional photographer in 2005. While the technical challenge is rewarding, my true joy comes from the experience itself—being present in the moment to capture the image. I find great delight in sharing my work, allowing others to step out of their daily lives and witness a piece of nature's beauty exactly the way I saw it.