Speaking from Experience

It’s logical to question how someone like me, relatively young, has enough knowledge to sit down and write a book about photojournalism. Well, I guess the answer is I got an early start and haven’t stopped since. Plus I’ve been lucky enough to gain worldly experience in a relatively short period of time. I’ve compiled all I’ve learned and experienced on domestic and international assignments and have translated these experiences into the valuable information found on these pages.

Starting somewhere

When I was 17, I never imagined where I’d be today. I was naive, energetic, and optimistic about my future. I lacked the talent of numbers and science, but I excelled at the arts. I studied my options and even looked at several ...

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