I have loved photography ever since I began experimenting with the family camera as a young child (I still have a copy of my first photograph, a Polaroid of our Thanksgiving turkey) and it remains a major part of my life. I am a photographer of opportunity, looking for anything that catches my eye and speaks to me. While I deal with a broad range of subjects, I specialize in portraiture, photojournalism and landscape photography.
When approaching my subjects, I strive to understand as much as I can about each one, working to capture those qualities that define them and tell a story. I want the photograph to convey an emotion that will help the viewer connect with the subject. My inspiration can be found in the words of the great photographer Margaret Bourke-White, who said: "Saturate yourself with your subject and the camera will all but take you by the hand."
Although I enjoy my full-time career as a customer success manager/marketer, photography is my passion and I am willing to put the time and effort into it to achieve the high quality that I demand and my client's desire. I am based in Northeast Ohio, but my reach doesn't stop there, as I am happy to travel with my camera.