My background in photography comes from over 25 years as a studio portrait photographer. I earned a degree from Professional Photographers of America and certification at a national level as well as being a past president and a member of the Certified Photographers of Ohio. When it comes to a wedding couple I want to capture their emotions and feelings of the day. My favorite part of doing a wedding is the time right after the ceremony when I can photograph the bride and groom together alone. It’s a special time when they can hold each other and appreciate the beauty of what just happened. That is when some of my best portraits take place. The person who influenced me the most was David Peters from California.