In 1975 when I was a senior at Hazelwood West High School (first graduating class). I took a photography course which taught me the basics photography involving a hands on use of a camera and video recorder. This showed me how to use  the equipment, work  with people, objects, structures and then formatting of all this together to produce a finished product for sale and / or just a memory.  After graduation from Hazelwood I continued the family and friends photos and gradually began taking pictures of the Zoo, Forest Park, local bands, Silver Dollar City, Shepherd of the Hills, and did wedding pictures as gifts for family and friends.

   I was married in 1978, divorced in 1983, and was granted custody of my daughters, Sherry, age three and Victoria, age one.  My parents watched my children on weekdays, so  that I could work day and night as required. Friday night to Sunday night I had the children with me. This situation made it impossible to continue photographing events and advancing my career.

   In 1986, my friend Marc Maltzman and  I went out to a night club El Rancho which the house band Cruise was playing.    Marc introduced me to their drummer Michael Safron, the founder, drummer, song writer, and ex - member of Pavlov’s Dog.  I had told him if he were to reform his group that I would do pictures and video in exchange for the rights to be the official band photographer and a paid trip when the band went overseas. Due to family obligations, the trip was cancelled.

   On St. Patrick’s Day in 1991, at a singles dance featuring Bob Kuban Band I met Joyce. We were married in October 1992. She has been an influence, supportive and a partner to me no matter how long it takes for me to be recognized or published as a photographer.

   On Father’s Day in 1993, my father stated that he knew that one day I would become a professional photographer and be recognized for my pictures. A week later, he died unexpectedly! I have been striving ever since to achieve what he said.

   In 1998 I learned that most artists only use photographers when they need pictures of special events, for flyer and poster advertisement, magazine and newspaper pictures, cassette and/or CD covers, and galleries.

   Since the year 2000, I have been able to devote more time to my photography. I am now able to work nights, weekends, and special day events. It has been my goal to help promote artists and bands by taking live pictures before, during and after performances. I am aware of the expenses, and know that a photographer is not always affordable for entertainers.

   I am offering  a solution by providing pictures at cost of materials, development, and time at one-third of the normal photography price. My work can be used  for magazines and newspaper advertisement, flyers, club promotion, agents, posters, montage / collage, CD’s and web sites.