My journey into photography & filmmaking

I started taking photos way back when I was about 8 years old and got my first camera, a Kodak Hawkeye Pocket Instamatic Camera.  I found it not too long ago, tucked away in some of my father's boxes as he was cleaning out a closet.  Those first photos weren't all that good, but I found that I enjoyed taking pictures of people and what they were doing.​

Fast forward to my teen years when I got my first "real" camera, a Pentax K1000.  I had no idea what I was doing with those lenses, but I remember being drawn to capturing images of other people as they went about their lives.​

Now that I'm a professional photographer, I still love taking photos of people.  I find that the personal connections I make with someone, whether it's for a few minutes or a few hours, are some of the most rewarding, favorite moments of my day.​

The thing I like most about photography is getting to know my clients while we shoot.  Most of my clients, especially those who are camera shy, tell me they had a great time and really appreciate the relaxed setting I create during the shoot.​

I had always wanted to make movies, too, but fate held a different path for me.  I had an opportunity after college to work in Hollywood, but I chose to work in human services and higher education instead.  It was until just a few years ago that I decided to attend film school at UCLA Extension where I earned a certificate in Directing.

My first short film, D Is for Danny, tells the story of two childhood best friends who reunite in adulthood.  It's making the rounds to film festivals and hopefully to a screen near you.