BIOGRAPHY

"My interest in Photography began later in life then most people. I was 50 years old before I took my first class in photography. I loved it from the beginning. First it was the darkroom, then alternate processes. I had to learn more. My background was always based in the fine arts, which I studied in the early 60s. After graduating The Fashion Institute of Technology I began as a fashion designer doing children’s clothing. This job lasted 10 years until I retired to stay home with my young family.

My work in photography progressed very rapidly. Most of my work is based on the classical approach to art. Art history is where I look for inspiration. The love of alternate processes lead me to learn the Bromoil process.

Much of my work is contemporary in subject matter using modern film. I especially like Polaroid type 55 films since my work involves timed exposures and many double exposures. Polaroid film allows me to see the work instantly. This gives me the ability to know that the image is what I planned on. The contrast levels are very soft so that printing for Bromoil is very easy to control. My work is shown throughout the US in many galleries. In this respect I have been very fortunate."