Actually...if I were forced to admit I had a secret...the secret would probably
be something stupid like "passion". I have a passion for photography. I've had
It ever since I first picked up the camera more than 15 years ago. Since then,
I've lived, breathed and dreamed about being a successful photographer. I
gave up a very successful career in the drug industry to go to work for a
photographer as an apprentice for $6.50 an hour over 15 years ago.
Financially, it was the absolute worst thing I could have done but creatively,
it was the best thing. The drug business was amazing and I made a shit load
of money in it. But, I was never happy. The only thing that makes me happy
these days is being behind the camera shooting pretty girls. Well, that's not
the "only" thing that makes me happy....but it's one of the top 5
I've never been so poor as I was for the first 10 years of learning to shoot.
I even fucked up my credit years ago because I would take my money and buy
lenses & filters and shit instead of paying my bills. Most of my friends think I'm
a hermit because I really don't get out much. Truth is...I dont' have much in
common with most people. Most of my friends are photographers,
videographers or artists. I love talking about photography, lighting,
composition, and of course....making money. I must say....all the years of
working and struggling have started to pay off over the last few years. I've
been fortunate enough to shoot for some of the top Glamour/Erotic sites on
the internet and have met some amazing people in this industry. I've also
been taken advantage of and shit on by some people along the way but that
just goes with the territory...right?
For anyone who is inspired by my pictures....don't be. You can do this. There
is no secret other than just wanting it bad enough and willing to do whatever
it takes to achive it! Hard work and dedication to quality will take you a long
way.
Thanks for all the words of support
