My career in photography came by the same winding path that most of the great experiences in life do.  My mother was a prairie elementary school teacher who's love of teaching, art and photography inspired my passion for all three. The vast prairie landscapes of Nebraska, the dramatic ever changing weather, and witnessing all of the stages of life created a visual sensitivity that is still with me today.

College was focused on getting a degree in education teaching communications. In 1970 I spent the summer as a field assistant for a geologist / philosopher / photographer / artist, exploring southern Utah. The visual memory of the vast rolling grass lands was enriched by snow capped mountains, deserts, amazing light, the spirituality of the Anasazi Indians and dramatic beauty of the canyons. The first photographs that I ever sold were created that summer.

I attended the Brooks Institute in the mid 1970's when the only acceptable standard was creating images of uncompromising quality. My clients have included: General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, US Air, New York Port Authority, Fairmont Hotels, Lear Crop, Delta Faucets, Formica Corp, Wood Mode Custom Cabinets, Wine Spectator, Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Cakebread Cellars, Merry Edwards Wines, Chalk Hill Estates and a variety of national and international clients. For most of these clients I worked with art directors or designers. My job was to listen to them, understand their vision and make their vision real, just like I do with my students today.