Instructor Bio

I have been working as a professional photographer and designer for more than 40 years. During that time I've worn many hats and explored a diverse range of interests including, video based immersive art experiences, book design and publication, sports and travel photography, owner of Fusion Artspace gallery and Future Light Digital, a photographic training and consulting business. I have been drawn to the creative experience my whole life, and the passion to share that experience with students through a multidisciplinary approach.

Education

Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, MFA in Visual Media/Sculpture 1999

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, BFA in Fine Art 1996 Summa Cum Laude

Metropolitan State College, Denver, 1992 transfer to UCD 1994

Selected Professional Experience

Adobe Community Professional / Beta Tester - Adobe Systems Inc.

Board of Director, San Francisco Digital Imaging Group (SFDIG) 2004-2008

Member, American Photographers’ Association - Educational Committee Member

Nikon Professional Services - Nikon Professional Photographer

Teaching Experience

INSTRUCTOR, SAN FRANCISCO CITY COLLEGE, SAN FRANCISCO CA - 2005-PRESENT

  • Instructor for the digital imaging and design courses featuring the Adobe Photoshop program. Beginning Photoshop, Advanced Photoshop.
  • Instructor for studio lighting classes. Beginning Lighting, Advanced Studio Lighting, Portrait Lighting

INSTRUCTOR, UCLA EXTENSION, LOS ANGELES CA - 2000-2004

  • Instructor for the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator programs. Developed the first digital photography courses at UCLA Extension.