When I first started, I read a variety of books about photography and composition. One of the books I read was PHOTOGRAPHY, NINTH EDITION. It was published by London, Stone, and Upton. It was a book that broke down all distinct types of photography. It covered topics from photojournalism, sports, weddings, and editorial photography. I spent hours and sleepless nights reading techniques of other photographers that came before me like Gordon Parks, James Van Der Zee, Carrie Mae Weems and James Nachwey. What was their drive? Motivation? I had to know it all so I kept pushing for more knowledge.

Learning your camera is the most essential, lighting and composition is a huge second in the process of creating great photography. Studying and mastering modes like Shutter, Aperture and Manual modes will take you from mediocre to good. Learning the exposure triangle will take you from good to great, seeing how light affects the scene of the subject. Composition theories like the rules of third still apply today, from shooting landscapes to portrait photography.

 I feel like today YouTube is a valuable source of content and I wish it were around during the time when I was learning the craft.

The only obstacle was me. There were times where I did not want to study the craft or did not want to practice. I would find other things to do besides making myself better. But when I was fully vested, doors started opening for me because others saw the quality of my work and I leveled up.

Well, I started as a Graphic Designer for many years, and I worked in media for companies around New York doing media and fashion design for many companies such as Fubu, Jordan Sport Entertainment, Home Turf, Activision, and others. After relocating to Columbus Ohio, I worked for The Columbus Post as a layout artist, and Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services as a New Media Designer. I dipped my talents into photography shortly after and loved it from the start. I started with landscapes and street photography, and as time went on, I began doing family and senior pictures sessions. Subsequently I started photographing high fashion which opened doors for me within the industry.

I have a deeply passionate style with everything that I photograph. I do not just look at it as a job and it shows in the imagery I produce. Just being courteous and professional can take you a long way in the industry.

I love the people that I meet along the way and the relationships I have formed over the years. With some, we have evolved together. We have the job of delivering quality for the clients that we work with from idea to finished product. At this point I have shot in beautiful overseas locations, actors and runway fashion In New York to Columbus Ohio. I have been multi-published domestically and abroad. My brand 3DM Photography is not just a name, it is a body of work you can trust.