about me once upon a time……....... thirsting for adventure and the lure of the unknown..... i set off on a quest to discover the magic, madness, and beauty of far off lands, diverse cultures, and exotic peoples .............. i did not know that my journey would evolve into a pilgrimage; a life of outward exploration and inner renewal, of endless roads, vast seas, drifting horizons, and liquid borders ..... a journey beyond maps, geography, and at moments - even reason ............. the outcome of this ongoing wanderlust has served as one of the most influential components in the development of my art, photojournalism, and the person i am today .............. i’m intrigued with the journey of the creative process itself …......... the sublime quest to decipher life’s complex challenges, paradoxical mysteries, and eternal beauty through an artistic lens …........ …........... the photographic process itself allows me to gain not only a deeper understanding of subject, yet of myself and overall connectedness to others ……however clichesque it sounds, i discover that every photograph I take ultimately exposes something within myself; a partial self portrait, a reflection of something deep within my own being …......... essentially, my art and photography are just an inherent expression from within……a mere dialogue with the questions posed by life and this journey we all embrace ……......... standing face to face with the infinite …. I offer a simple response to my existence and communion with humanity ….... i see, i feel, i breath …… i create…..