Cliffs Notes version: During my senior year of high school I discovered photography while visiting a friend's house. In his father's darkroom illuminated by a dim Red light, I was amazed when I saw an image appear on a white sheet of paper a few seconds after it was submerged in several trays of chemicals. It was like magic, I was hooked! 

Since then: 2yrs U.S. Army, 4yrs U.S. Air Force,  2yrs Community College, 6yrs University, 6yrs Owned Photography Studio, 3yrs Civil Service, 5yrs University Professor - Photography, 6yrs Medical Software - Training, Installation and Support, 12yrs Healthcare System, Now Retired as you can see!