I took my first photography class in my sophomore year of high school. My teacher and mentor, Bill Islinger, once told me: “Make something good happen. It’s not luck, it’s you.” I’ve applied that lesson to every aspect of my photography since that day. I strive to fill my images with subjects and themes that inspire, engage, and capture the imagination of the viewer. My life has been equal parts i
mplausible coincidence, unbelievable joy, absolute sadness, and random happenstance. My work, spanning across two decades, represents a juxtaposition of these equal parts: Still moments in my chaotic, motley life. I shoot all images with my Minolta X370s, Olympus OM1, and Canon AE-1. I shoot only with Ilford HP5 ISO 400 film. My digital work is done with my Nikon D60. I’m a member of the Chester County Art Association, Chester County Camera Club, and New Hope Arts Center. Outside of my photographic endeavors, I'm a decorated former volunteer firefighter, former host of a highly rated college radio program, and award winning writer/journalist. I reside in Thorndale, PA, with my wife, children, and dog.
