new year, new projects

Grandfather Mt, Nikon D3000

As the month of January comes to a quick (and cold) close, I feel a sense of urgency to begin a few of my new year resolutions: creating new work, completing my book proposal, and writing this blog.

I am a graduate of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film in Nashville, TN, with a BFA in Photography.  I began teaching photography as an undergrad through community education programs at Watkins College and Vanderbilt University's Sarratt Art Studios.  I have led classes on alternative processes, Polaroid emulsion lifts/transfers, Holga plastic cameras, lighting, Photoshop, and digital photography - to name a modest few.

Currently, I live in Charlotte, NC.  I moved here for a job with Citizen Schools to work with middle-schoolers in creative hands-on learning projects in an after school environment.  I also teach an Intro to Digital Photography: Point-and-Shoot Camera class on Saturdays at The Light Factory in uptown's Spirit Square.

My first session of 2011 began yesterday, but there is still time to sign up for the March class which runs March 19, 26 and April 2.

During my time as a photography instructor, I have taken great pride in providing people with the knowledge and confidence to express themselves through photography without needing expensive equipment.  I have recently decided to try to expand my reach in photography education by writing a simple, convenient, fun-to-read photography guide for compact camera users in addition to maintaining this complementary blog.  I am very excited about this project, and I thank you for your support in following me here!

Welcome to my photography blog - please stay tuned for future posts including helpful tips, ideas for projects, interesting articles and more.