I was born and raised in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. I did not find photography- photography found me. Received my first camera as a Christmas gift when I was 14 years old and have never looked back. Since that moment, I have become fascinated by the power of an image and the ability of my creativity to explore the human condition and the world around me. I continually find myself enthralled by the power of captured images and their ability to shape our undrerstanding of our place in the world. Over these many years I have developed an passionate love for the process of Photography. I am a man who love's the mysteries hiding behind every tree, flower and abandoned vehicle. People, animals and still life -- watching them from behind a camera lens in their natural state brings out the true spirit and emotions in me.