I grew up in New York City and live now in Jalisco, Mexico. During the 1970’s, while living in Ann Arbor,  Michigan, I taught myself to make a fine print, guided by the classic books of Ansel Adams (the Camera, the Negative and the Print) and delving into the history of photography. Edward Weston was my first inspiration but, aesthetically my eye was drawn to the renowned European photojournalists & 'street' photographers, especially the Hungarian, André Kertész. Early attempts show the obvious influence, while my own vision has developed only through practice.

After the 1970’s photography took a back-seat to a professional career as a management consultant, leaving little opportunity for camera work. However, during the eighties and nineties I lived in Latin America and Southern Africa for extended periods while providing pro-bono support implementing several development and self-determination projects. Whenever possible, I was on the street to capture life in the background of what were significant political events.

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In 1995 I was invited to participate in a semi-annual scholarly exchange of management and leadership studies in Cuba. Speaking Spanish, sharing ideas with Cuban professionals, and building close relationships with some and with their families, I gained a unique perspective far removed from that of the tourist.