I am a self-taught photographer whose passion for the lens began in childhood, surrounded by cameras at home and occasionally having photographers come to our home to take photos of us kids. His journey truly took flight in 1974 during a three-month family vacation in Europe. On  route to Europe, during a stopover in Singapore, his parents surprised him with a Minolta S7 film camera—a gift that allowed him to document an incredible array of inspiring sights. From the historic castles and landmarks of England, France, and Germany to the epic mountain ranges of Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Poland. That formative trip ignited a lifelong devotion to the craft.