I was first introduced to photography at age 7 when my parents provided me with a Kodak Instamatic and the liberty to make photographs during sightseeing trips throughout Europe. While wandering various countries armed with my Instamatic, I felt like a great explorer about to uncover something new. A decade later, my passion for photography really took hold when I was introduced to the darkroom. After becoming proficient with the photographic process, I discovered that I could express my vision and ideas through photography.