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Statement I like to observe and document subcultures - the worlds in which people find the comfort of fellowship with like-minded companions and, the most human of human needs; a place to belong. I aim to capture the majesty of the often surprisingly plain and unexpected settings in which these shared passions flourish. Each of my cultural excursions is a pleasure trip to a new world where I enjoy discovering the many, and infinitely diverse, centers of the universe. Bio I was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, where my character was indelibly defined. I grew up in a large family of colorful and passionate personalities that have left me forever drawn to "the character." After teaching elementary school in Chicago's inner city for five years, my passion for movies led to a career change. I first worked as a stylist for print ads and commercials, then as a producer of commercials and documentaries. I eventually realized my ultimate dream of working with Albert and David Maysles when I co-produced "Muhammad and Me," their documentary of Muhammad Ali and his relationship with Larry Holmes. A subsequent move to Los Angeles coincided with a shift to creative screenplay development. Eventually I began to miss being around the camera and started studying still photography; both privately and at various Los Angeles area colleges and workshops. These studies led me back to my love of documentaries, this time, in the still format. I continue to be inspired by the people and places I photograph as I document their unfolding stories. |