I am A New Yorker, - living and working in the deep south, specifically Mississippi for over 20 years. My work focuses on race, civil rights the South and everyday life. I see photos and I choose to focus my camera on the under represented in society, to shed light on those who have not been heard traditionally. To give a voice and platform to those who need it most. I started my career in New Y
ork City at The Associated Press, after an internship at Rolling Stone Magazine and another internship with acclaimed photographer Mary Ellen Mark over thirty years ago . In addition I have photographed the Mississippi Delta for over 20 years including the rich cultural heritage, the civil rights history, the deep religious roots and the music and the musicians it has produced. I have also been an event photographer for over 30 years. My camera has been my ticket to explore the world. Photography allows me to focus on making the world a better place by using my camera as a tool to illustrate the issues I am passionate about. I have a special gift that allows me to connect with my subjects quickly and make them feel comfortable in any situation. I also blend well in public or in a board room or a movie set and this allows me to make candid, natural photos without disrupting the event. Some of my work is in the Permanent Collection at The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) Washington,DC. and also in the Permanent Collection at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
