I grew up in southern California during the 60’s and 70’s surfing the waves whenever I could get to the beach. In junior high I took a photography class and I’ve been hooked ever since. I got a BA degree in photography at Brooks Institute in 1978, but by the time I graduated I realized that I was a lot more interested in the art of photography more so than the business of photography. So, to pay the bills, I went to work in residential construction with my brother and dad for about 4 years until I decided to pursue my other passion, aviation. I joined the U.S. Air Force and spent 20 years as a combat search and rescue (CSAR) navigator which also gave me the opportunity to travel and see many parts of the U.S. and Europe. Since I retired 9 years ago, I’ve been getting back into photography--digital photography in particular. I love the ease, control, and freedom that digital photography provides. I especially love nature, land and seascape, and macro photography. I’ve been living in Maine for about 7 years now.
