He graduated from the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, in 1986 with a BFA in studio photography and went on to establish studios in California, Nevada and now Oregon. Over the years he has collaborated with business owners, art directors, designers and creative directors to produce a varied body of work that has been honored by the American Advertising Federation and AIGA, the professional association for design. His skills range from planning and producing complex photo shoots to creating stunning visual images in the studio for brochures, product packaging, corporate reports and stock libraries.