My interest in photography began at a young age when my step father introduced me to the world with this Canon A1. He bought my first digital camera when I was in junior high and then my first DSLR when I was in high school. I know most parents tend to support the dreams of their children, but he really ignited my passion for photography and encouraged me to grow. I spent the next decade learning everything I could from editing in photoshop to film photography and dark room printing. I still have my step father’s A1 and it remains one of my favorite cameras to this day.