I became interested in the art of photography after becoming impatient with painting and sketching. In the beginning, I never took it seriously but read every photography related book in the Main Fulton County Library branch in Atlanta, Georgia. There wasn't a preference as to the types of photography books I read because I reached a point where I was just fascinated by it.
I studied fashion, portrait, landscape, and architectural photography. I was touched by the moments captured by Herni Cartier-Bresson and Charles "Teenie" Harris, moved by the landscapes of Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe, and intrigued by the fashion images of Richard Avedon and Herb Ritts. I found myself drawn more to black and white photos because it reminded me of sketching and because of its classic look.
I capture life as I see it, as we see it in its everyday essence. Art is my love, and love is my art. The appreciation for the medium has grown over the years. I never imagined being at the point I am today, but realize there's much more work to do. I'm thankful for the God-given talents, the ability to use them, the support of my family and friends, The New Pittsburgh Courier , and The Silver Eye Center for Photography for giving me an opportunity to show my work to a larger audience.