I joined BetterPhoto about a year ago to get some unbiased feedback on my photography and maybe some direction on where I wanted to take it. If nothing else, it has been very, very humbling. I am constantly awed by the quality of the images in the BP galleries. I have so much more to learn and BP has inspired me to try and reach that next level.

Naples, Florida, has been my home for the last thirteen years. I moved to Naples from Lake Tahoe, California, where I was raised and lived most of my life. Southwest Florida is a beautiful place but I miss the mountains and diverse geography of the west. My wife and I plan to return there in the not too distant future.

What kind of photography do you most enjoy?
If I had to pick one type of photography I enjoy the most, it would have be landscapes, but everything else is still on the table. I enjoy the challenge of making a good photograph out of things that people walk by everyday without noticing.

How long have you been a photographer?
I have been interested in photography for about twenty years but didn't jump in with both feet until I got my first DSLR camera about three years ago. I now have two passions...cooking and photography - both of which, are works in progress. The ever-evolving technology of camera equipment and image processing software doesn't leave much time for complacency.

What are your photography goals?
My goal, as a photographer, is to produce images that are good enough to inspire others to pick up a camera. I still haven't taken my favorite photograph yet but am looking forward to it!