The Image Group Photo

Welcome to my profile. No animals were harmed during its production. Although I believe I was eating a cheeseburger while writing it. I in no way harmed that animal as it was already dead way before we met. I’ve been shooting since 1982 when I stumbled into a photography class in High School. I was kicked out of Mr. Palacheks class for smoking in the dark room (it wasn't me) so I continued learning on my own. Photography books from the library and manuals from various cameras were my teacher, mentor and instructor. I managed to catch on fairly quick (because I'm so damn gifted... cough cough).  I bought my first “Significant” camera while stationed at Ft. Knox Kentucky in 1985 while in the Army. I did the New York Institute of Photography thing (pretty cool) In 2000 something I applied for a stringer position at a local paper (North County Times) and was given a chance to go “Pro” in photojournalism and kicked ass. Since then I’ve managed to hold my own and have done quite well. I now run a company called The Image Group Photography and it seems to be taking off. I drifted toward the fashion industry like a moth to light being fascinated with the skills set it takes to flourish here. I still have a bit of room for improvement but, don't we all. I’m always open for suggestions, tips and of course WORK so if you have any… please feel free to contact me. Thanks for reading my boring profile and again no animals were harmed during it’s production… except another cheeseburger from the already dead before I met it animal!

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