ARTIST BIO

I’m a fine art, nature and wildlife photographer based in Erie, Pennsylvania. My purpose and passion are to share beauty in nature through my photography. I have a special aptitude for discovering every day beauty by connecting with light, nature, animals, and people. My passion and connection with nature and wildlife, allows me to capture special moments, including the emotion behind those moments and that is what tells a story. My photography has awakened others to share in my passion for photography and develop an appreciation of beauty in nature.

Experience: I began pursuing photography in 2016 and launched a professional photography career in 2018. I have a successful career as a Third Party Security Risk Manager at an insurance company and have been working in the cybersecurity field for over 30 years. I am working to transition my photography career as my main vocation.

Awards
• June 2021 - Lake Erie Living Magazine Contest Winner
• April 2021 – Fine Art Photography Awards – Nomination in Professional Nature
• February 2021 - 2020 Annual Photography Awards International Professional Competition - Honorable Mention in Wildlife
• December 2020 – 2020 Chromatic Photography International Professional Competition - Honorable Mention in Wildlife and Animals
• Recognition for my photography work through Magazine and Article publications, Instagram features- including the Winner of the Summer 2021 Raw USA contest

Memberships
• Erie Photography Club – joined August 2021
• North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) – joined August 2021
• RAW VIP Community Member