“A lot of students know me as the photo guy. But it’s funny because it’s only by chance that I picked up my first camera. That moment led me to a lifelong passion for photography. And it’s one that I’ve shared with my students at Quinnipiac.
After graduating college, I worked as a journalist for multiple newspapers across the country. One day while I was at the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin I was assigned to cover The Power Team, a group of athletes that performed displays of strength. As I got my stuff and headed out of the office, the editor handed me a camera and asked me to take pictures too. I’d never done anything like it in my life but surprisingly, I came back with some good stuff. The editor told me I had a knack for taking photos so he continued to teach me.
As I learned more about photography, my passion grew and my career goals changed. I wanted to take pictures. I went to graduate school and worked as a teaching assistant. After graduating, I eventually ended up at C...