Many People Who Excel Are Self-taught.

What I Particularly Liked Was That, Coming From California And Not Being Involved In The New York Scene, I Developed My Personal Way, In My Own Way, At My Own Pace.

It's Always More Comforting To Know That In Any Given Corner Of Any Room Or Any Location You're On, You Can Make A Photograph That You'll Appreciate.

Coming From California And Growing Up Where I Did, I've Always Had A Fondness For And Innate Sensitivity To Light, Texture, And Warmth.

I Think Knowing People By First Names, Not By What They Do Sexually, Is Really What It's About. Not Being Afraid. Fear Is The Enemy. I've Always Been Comfortable With Being Gay.

Actually, When I First Started Dabbling In Photography, I Was Still Working For My Parents As A Salesman.