In an interview, I was once asked to recount the history of my teaching career. There I was, on the spot, reciting the stages of my evolution—one commitment at a time. It all began with my original love and fascination for people. That’s really what provoked my decision to major in photography at college. There, in the halls of academia, it began, my serious pursuit toward a career in photography— specifically, people photography.
 
My infatuation with people next lead me to bartending, where this fascination was further nourished. Later, I began my own small business as a commercial photographer. I worked with diverse people— models, art directors, photo editors, crew—observing, analyzing, photographing and delighting in the idiosyncrasies of humankind. Eventually, my photography became very personal—totally connected with the essence and spirit of my subjects. I was lead, quite naturally, into the world of fine art photography. There, I offered a setting where people could freely express their most honest, vulnerable, powerful, beautiful selves.