About
Through
my
work,
I
strive
to
preserve
the
essence
of
people,
places,
and
cultures.
I
am
deeply
inspired
by
history,
architecture,
and
cultural
traditions,
which
often
serve
as
both
subject
and
muse
in
my
photography.
My
lens
has
taken
me
through
the
vibrant
streets
of
Colonial
Mexico,
the
soulful
corners
of
Cuba,
the
rich
landscapes
of
South
America,
and the timeless beauty of Europe—each destination offering new textures and perspectives.
In
2002,
I
founded
FotoVentures
as
a
platform
to
share
my
art
with
the
Southern
Arizona
community
through
local
art
shows.
Over
time,
my
practice
expanded
into
commercial
photography—portraits,
events,
weddings,
and
real
estate—allowing me to adapt my creative approach across a variety of professional settings.
In
2015,
I
took
a
further
step
by
integrating
writing
into
my
artistic
process.
As
a
freelance
photojournalist,
I
aim
to
elevate
cultural
awareness
and
appreciation
through
both
words
and
images.
Whether
it’s
a
quiet
architectural
detail
or
a
bustling
local
festival,
my
goal
is
to
transport
viewers—offering
not
just
a
glimpse,
but
a
meaningful
connection
to
the
wider
world.
Above
all,
I
create
to
inspire
curiosity,
foster
understanding,
and
celebrate
the
beauty
that
surrounds
us, both near and far.
I
am
active
in
community
fundraising,
he
supports
organizations
like
Tucson
Botanical
Gardens,
Toys-for-Tots,
and
Imago Dei Middle School.
I
wish
to
extend
special
thanks
to
Ziemba
Photographic-Arts,
Jones
Photo,
and
Faxutography
for
their
mentorship
and
to his wife and compass, whose unwavering support and critical eye help to guide and sustain him.
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Updated: 04/29/25
My
journey
as
a
photographer
began
in
my
teenage
years
with
my
father’s
vintage
35mm
Argus
camera,
igniting
a
passion
for
visual
storytelling
that
continues
to
evolve.
Photography,
for
me,
is
a
creative
exploration—where
tradition
meets
technology.
I
see
each
image
not
as
a
single
moment
captured,
but
as
the
culmination
of
research,
experimentation, persistence, and, often, luck.