Photography became a hobby of mine during my teenage years, and over time, grew into a true passion. Early on, I enjoyed taking action-shots during get-togethers with friends and family, as well as some scenic shots. Later on, the majority of the photos I took were of my three kids, but then they hit the age where they would hide their faces whenever they saw my lens go up (kind of like birds do). Sparing my kids the horrific torture of having their picture taken, I started shooting landscapes, architecture, objects and wildlife. Living in Santa Barbara there was no shortage of picturesque subjects to photograph; from the grapes of the inland wineries to the sunsets over the ocean; the horses in green pastures, and the Spanish architecture of the local Missions; the opportunities to capture beauty were endless. Since moving to South Carolina in 2017,  I have enjoyed photographing the architecture in Savannah and Charleston, and small towns on the back roads of the low country. Recently I have focused a great deal on wildlife: primarily birds of many sizes and species. I primarily use the camera on my iPhone and a Sony mirrorless camera. I have yet to learn post-processing techniques and tools, but that is on the horizon!