In the summer of 1966, I borrowed my parents’ Kodak box camera to photograph the Beatles in concert. Not only did I leave the arena entranced by the Fab Four, I also came away with a deep love for photography that has never left me. The fact that I can freeze a moment in time or capture a fleeting emotion thrills me even more today than it did yesterday.  

My formal education includes a bachelor’s degree in journalism education and a master’s degree with a specialty in photojournalism. As an educator, I shared what I know about photography with high school students across Oklahoma and Texas. Watching them discover the power of light as it was rendered first by film and later by a digital sensor was a journey I enjoyed every day of my career. Now, having recently retired after 29 years of service, I am able to explore and continue to grow as a photographer in my own right. 

I’ve also discovered other ways to depict what I enjoy in life through paint on canvas and on ceramics. This art, plus my photographs, are only a small demonstration of how I now view the world and all the exciting, beautiful things in it. Hope you enjoy your visit.