For as long as I can remember photography has been a part of my life. My roots go back to Jersey City, New Jersey. In an apartment, in my grandparent’s house, my uncle had as his photo studio / lab and radio-TV repair shop. Unbeknown to me both his interests would be taught to me gradually, and in later life they would become both a hobby and two major components of my professional career.

Early photography was introduced to me using Speed Grafix 4×5 camera, no easy task given its size and weight and me being only 7 years old! Gradually I migrated to 35mm and 2 ¼ x 2 1/4. In the beginning I actually found film processing and printing much more likeable. In my teen years I financed my photo hobby by photographing fires, news, and local sporting events, selling the photos to local newspapers.

My uncle passed away several years ago, just before digital photography surpassed film. Knowing the end was near I did thank him for all the things he contributed to my life, and I think he knew I appreciated it. He left behind over 5000 Kodachrome slides of priceless family memories. As I look at each photo I can’t help but wonder what he would think, today, of how far photography has come, and how much I today appreciate all he taught me.

While I enjoy receiving positive comments, I also welcome constructive criticism. Jointly these contribute to the Japanese concept of “Kaizen” the Japanese word adopted into English referring to the philosophy of focusing on continuous improvement. I hope you enjoy looking at my work as much I enjoy taking these photos!

Things I regret: Not going to see Les Paul play in NYC before he passed away.
Things I don’t regret: Marrying my wife, my life stabilizer!
My 5 minutes of fame: Having a beer with James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano)