That’s me on the top left when I was on crutches. I’m surrounded by students, faculty and the Weston family. We’re at an awards ceremony that the Weston family generously sponsors.

I began photographing when I was nine. I had an old Kodak folding camera that I bought at an auction for two dollars. I’d break into boarded up factories in New Jersey and take black and white photos. I was urban spelunking before I ever heard of the term.

I’m still photographing and teaching photography at Monterey Peninsula College in California. I feel fortunate to be in the company of both amazing seasoned photographers as well as brand new photographers.