I became interested in photography in 2003. Having created Web sites for years, I was convinced that a design with a beautiful picture spoke louder than words. I learnt the technical aspects of photography at the New York Institute of Photography in 2006. After that, I continued my education through different means: photo clubs, books, magazines and Web sites like this one. … [Read more...]

I would like to begin this piece by stating that I am not really a photographer, at least, not in the professional sense of the word. I prefer to think of myself as a person that likes to takes photographs. Initially, such a distinction may sound silly, but it makes perfect sense to me. I do not take pictures with other people's expectations or opinions in mind. I take … [Read more...]

Sometimes you don't realize the value of being in a place until you're no longer in that setting and the only recollection you have of those moments live in your mind without necessarily owning anything tangible to share about it. I lived in El Salvador for 5 years and with the exception of brief anecdotes that highlighted significant events, I'm regretful in not owning a … [Read more...]

I’m a graphic artist, photographer and writer. In terms of graphic art, I’ve done everything from designing and building theater sets to producing some really sharp looking junk mail. Currently, I do graphic design, photography and electronic publishing to pay the bills. My work has appeared in many publications. I have always aspired to fine art photography, but the … [Read more...]

My first interest in photography began as a hobby – I travelled a lot after university and took hundreds of photographs using mostly a compact camera and a Polaroid camera that my friends bought me for my 18th birthday. Over the years my camera collection has grown and become more complex and at the same time my photography has progressed from being hobbyist to … [Read more...]