I grew up in Pawhuska, in Osage County, with its unique interweaving of western and Native American cultures. These early experiences fostered my love of photographing historical places and unique cultural destinations. My father, whose business was repairing watches and jewelry, fostered my love of capturing detail evident today in my macro and floral photographs. After college and law school at OU, I settled in Oklahoma City where I pursued a legal career and volunteered with many local art, nonprofit, and educational organizations. Now retired from my legal career, I have turned my long-term hobby into a professional photography business. I have traveled extensively to photograph both natural and urban environments, and recently I completed a home studio to use when traveling is not possible.