I graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Photography. I began assisting and shooting for myself while in school, learning from every job. After 8 years in Philadelphia, I moved to New York for the experience, the education, and ultimately the challenge I could get no place else.
The best career advice I have ever heard was, "Do what you're willing to suffer for." From the all-day darkroom/editing sessions, the pre-dawn call times, the on-set madness and the impossible deadlines, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. And that's before mentioning the feeling when you get the shot...