ABOUT
“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.."
~Eudora Welty
Three of the most influential people in my life introduced me to photography by gifting me cameras. Two of them—my father and my uncle—were not professional photographers, nor did they have an abundance of free time. Yet, they found profound joy in the art. For them, taking pictures was never a chore; it was a simple, deeply satisfying way to honor a moment. By truly observing and appreciating the world around them, they captured fleeting instances through the lens, knowing those newly minted memories could be revisited for a lifetime. Through their quiet dedication, they taught me a lasting lesson: never take the little things for granted, because no moment is truly small.
The third camera was a gift from my wife—my closest friend and the brightest light in my life. She is the constant force that inspires me to be better in everything I do. Every day, she reminds me that people are smiling whether we happen to catch it or not, and that beauty is ever-present if we only take the time to look. It is her unwavering support and encouragement that breathed life into this photographic journey, motivating me at every step along the way.
What I usually do
I am, and have been for more than 29 years, a technologist at a private school in the Boston metro area. One aspect of my job is training teachers, which contrary to popular belief, is sometimes tougher than teaching kids.
Background
I have lived in and around Boston for all of my life. My father grew up in Greenwich Village, NYC and my mother grew up in Normandy, France. I am, most of the time, very proud to be French/American, although sometimes I am very torn.
I originally went to school for criminal justice, and ended up majoring in elementary education. I then attended grad school for instructional technology.
