About me

Photography has lived many lives in my hands. It began as a form of expression in high school, when I would sign out a camera and wander the streets of Brooklyn, searching for candid moments inspired by one of my heroes, Henri Cartier-Bresson. I was drawn to the idea of the decisive moment—not just capturing what I saw, but capturing meaning, timing, and intention within a single frame.

As I continued my education and majored in photography in college, the medium evolved from passion to profession. What once felt instinctual became a refined skill set—one that allowed me to tell stories, document communities, and create opportunities through photography as a reporter and event photographer. Along the way, I discovered another essential piece of the puzzle: teaching.

For more than twenty-five years, photography has been both my craft and my classroom. I’ve had the privilege of sharing it with hundreds—if not thousands—of public school students, guiding them not only through technical skills, but toward seeing the world differently. My goal has always been to transfer the same passion that was once shared with me: to show students that photography can be a voice, a profession, and a doorway to possibilities they may not yet imagine.

There is nothing more fulfilling than passing on what was given to me. Photography has opened countless doors in my life, and I have never looked back. I remain deeply grateful for the medium—one that continues to shape who I am as an artist, educator, and storyteller.