I've been taking photographs for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work up close and personal with exotic animals like walruses and river otters as well as spending hours and hours with the dogs and cats who add that extra something special to our lives.
Professionally, I have a BFA degree from Kent State University and over the years have worked as a graphic designer and professional photo retoucher. Currently, I work in IT, but have maintained my dedication to photography.
My last three dogs have all been adopted from local rescue organizations. For the past year, I've lent my photographic skills to the Parma Animal Shelter with the hopes that a special photo*, captured with love, will help expedite the adoption process. Over the year, I've received the greatest compliment I could ever wish for - that people saw the animal's photo, loved it and came in to the shelter to adopt.
(* Harry's been adopted!)