All professionalism aside, I'll be the first to admit I'm probably one of a thousand photographers.   My only claim to fame is my support of live music.   I believe that bands should be promoted to their fullest (not the photographer).   I've been chastised for buying tickets to shows instead of free media passes; but let's face it - freebies don't support musicians.   It's a tough stance to take.  
Thankfully, what comes around goes around - and the supported also support me.  Toronto is a thriving music scene and I'm thankful to have taken part in it over the years.

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My beginnings are humble.   Manufacturing is my trade.   Through a stroke of mixed good and bad luck I was able to take a course in Animation/Digital Arts.   That's where it all started for me.  

 

The best part of what I do is the great people I've met - the industry is full of fantastic people that let me in where normally you wouldn't be able to.   Being a freelancer without accreditation is a difficult route.   But I shoot for the musicians, and am proud that my photography has represented some of the best names in the industry.   I'm very thankful that everyone has been there for me.

I still believe in the quote, "I don't care if you make more money than me.   I'll still buy you a beer."