At the age of 10, I learned how to develop film in a darkroom. For me, it was a magical experience. Witnessing an image appear on photographic paper as it dipped into the solution bath was thrilling.

Today, of course, we live in a digital world. And I still experience a similar thrill when I download my camera card into the computer and begin to see images appear. Like many photographers, photography has always been a passionate pursuit.

While I have always had a camera and taken photos, I didn’t begin my professional photography career until 2009 after a long stint in public relations.

There are similarities between public relations and photography. Public relations requires developing a good story and creating relationships with multiple audiences. Good photography should also tell a story and it’s essential to have a good relationship with your clients. You can’t take a good portrait unless you learn about your subject and can help a person relax in front of a camera.

My background in public relations made it easy for me to transition to photography. I started as a freelance photographer for the Baltimore Business Journal. My story assignments demanded environmental portraits. This meant placing people in settings that told the story and at the same time capturing their expression as it related to the article. In addition to story assignments, I photographed events for the paper.

The work for the Baltimore Business Journal kick-started my career. My former public relations colleagues noticed my credit line and began to hire me to photograph their events and to take headshots of their new hires.

This experience influenced my style which is photojournalistic. I freelanced for other media such as JMore magazine and The Baltimore Sun.

Today a sampling of my clients includes The University of Maryland, The University of Baltimore, Park School, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and Catholic Charities of Maryland.

I earned the Professional Photographers of America’s Certification which tests one’s knowledge and application of photographic techniques. I am also an award-winning member of the Baltimore Camera Club.

As a native of Baltimore, I’m a die-hard Orioles and Ravens fan. I graduated from Baltimore City College H.S., Boston University, and earned an M.A. in Publications Design from the University of Baltimore.

I live in the Towson area with my wife Dana and our dog Moo. We can frequently be seen hiking in Cromwell Valley Park.