My Journey through the lens

Born and raised in Johnstown, PA, my photography journey began at a small camera shop in

Washington, DC. It was there I purchased my first camera, a NIkon D70, and I had caught the

bug. But the pure magic for me was the hikes and getting lost in the grand landscapes. The

beautiful colors and textures that I saw through my lens and the image in my mind of how the

print should look was one thing, but getting that on camera was a different story. It was during

this time that my personal life was changing. Many moves with the family had us settled in

Littleton, Co. where I met so many wonderful photographers who offered their help. I was

starting to see the results in my photos that I always had in my mind. Many cameras later, a

move back to my hometown, again, and thousands of youtube videos, I could really see my

vision coming to life. Everything feels full circle now. As I am still learning new things, I love

sharing my knowledge with other photographers, hopefully helping someone else catch the bug.

But in the end, It’s always been about the journey, getting lost through the lens from sunrise to

sunset, trying to capture that perfect shot, that brings me and others so much joy.

I have been blessed to have many of my photos published in newspapers, magazines, accepted

in art shows and have been fortunate to have my work receive awards along the way. But in the

end I just love sharing my vision with so many friends and family, and with so many wonderful

people from all across the country that I have met.

What will you see through your lens?