| I have mastered technical expertise
is several other areas of photography resulting from
being in the right place at the right time. With the Olympics occurring in my own city I was fortunate to become accredited as a photographer at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Since that time I have been privileged to shoot both Winter & Summer Olympics as well as the Pan-American Games. At Lake Placid during the 1980 Games, I saw my first hot air balloon - the beginning of a twenty year love affair with Ballooning. Taking pictures of these "Gentle Giants" remains a preoccupation. |
| My infatuation with Fireworks
began with the childhood joy of the 4th of July holiday. I
continue to be mesmerized by the thunder and colorful palate of a fireworks pageant, and I now possess a large collection of pyrotechnic images. I have dabbled in fashion, architecture, dance, aerial and other photographic disciplines, but it is the lure of exotic places and new adventures that captures my imagination. |
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Both the United States and Canada
provide a never-ending supply of images for my collection. I have been to all the Canadian provinces and territories, and visited 44 states in the US. From major cities to our magnificent national parks, I am inspired by the wealth and splendor of natural beauty right here in our own backyard. My favorite area has to be the American southwest with its sculptured rocks, secret canyons and mystical light. |
| I have traveled in over 70 countries
during my career - for sports events, travel and tourism
assignments, industrial photography, video production, attendance at balloon events, and participation in conferences and symposiums. At least half of these places are nations with developing economies. Any photographer who has worked in these regions is aware of the special conditions. Often taking the photo is the easy part. |
| The difficulties begin with obtaining
authorizations, getting military clearances, press
credentials, arranging visas, crossing borders, customs regulations, canceled flights, police roadblocks, lost or damaged luggage, questionable transportation, acquiring entry permits, language barriers, observing local religious values, and putting up with nasty insects, lousy food and "interesting" accommodations. Patience, Persistence and Politeness are the three ingredients of a successful assignment. And sometimes a small but expedient dash, bakshish or petit cadeau is required to "grease the wheels". Bureaucracy is a wonderful thing: it creates employment. |
| Though occasionally incarcerated,
often delayed, and frequently frustrated, I have
never failed to bring home the goods. My years of experience in these challenging environments have taught me many subtle tricks: unwarranted flattery, undeserved compliments and pleading ignorance - coupled with profuse apologies - have enabled me to charm the most obstinate official. Clients seldom know of these trials and tribulations, but they are happy with the pictures. |
| I stated that I am also a video producer
and
writer. These activities are often associated with my photography pursuits. I have been involved with Video Production since 1978. My productions are primarily for corporate communications, travel-tourism, and government. My Writing includes journalism,
press releases,
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