Born in Boston, Ma, I grew up in beautiful Saint Petersburg, Florida. The second youngest of 16 kids, I learned early on that the best things in life were free. So 6 years ago, I purchased my first Minolta camera and started taking pictures of what life has to offer for free. I am a self taught photographer. Soon after taking my first pictures and posting them, family and friends advised me that I have a natural ability to 'capture the moment'. Photography soon became my passion. I love to share with people the beauty I see through my lens...more