The joy of a successful photograph was first ignited in me when my father - a gifted photographer of flowers and insects, as well as an oil and watercolor painter - taught me some of the basics. Then for many years life kept me otherwise occupied, and my photography was very limited. Fortunately a few years ago I met a very talented professional photographer and teacher, Meredith Mullins, who has inspired me to pursue my study of fine arts photography here in Paris.