I was born and raised in the small town of Simpson, Pennsylvania with my parents and my two sisters. I got started in photography when I would take my father’s Konica 5050 film camera with a 50 mm lens. I loved taking pictures of the beach and outdoors. My son got into playing hockey in the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre area. I purchased my first Digital camera, a Nikon D90 with a Tamron 28-70 lens to capture my son and his teammates during hockey games. I spent hours online and at my local photo store, Stroudsburg Foto, learning how to take better photos. Before I knew it, the cameras got bigger, the lens shot faster, and the memory card got larger. I currently love shooting all different types of photography. I have photographed hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and wrestling. I also enjoy taking images of the outdoors while hiking on the many trails in Northeastern Pennsylvania. You will also find me with the Pocono Photo Club capturing a shootout event or leading a workshop. I currently live with