My mentor, my friend and fortunate for me to be my introduction to acting, Frank Roach, drilled into me the importance of being prepared. To know my dialog and why I am saying the written words. To develop my character by creating a past and sub conflicts and develop my relationship and attitude toward the other characters I interact with. To know what my goal is in the scene and how the other characters affect me achieving my goal. In addition to these crucial ingredients;...Listen... Think and React. Always BE IN THE MOMENT and by doing so, fantasy is REALITY, TRUTH.

Being a Photographer to me is capturing that moment in time that can never be again. When shooting live music, there are many variables and conditions that are given to me. All of which are not of my choosing or control, making each shoot exciting and challenging. Then, there is the music that adds an excitement all of it's own. With camera in hand and music performers playing, singing, getting more into their zone as they progress thru their play list, the music emotion will show itself. To capture that expression, that moment, when the talent forgets anyone is there. They cut loose, allowing themselves to be carried away on the note they just played. The lyrics, transfer the singer to the when, the who and the why. There are no inhibitions, for that moment, the music emotion is moving through them, man, that's a beautiful experience to witness through the lens. It is euphoric for me.