Jackson, MS is my hometown, but I have lived in Fredericksburg VA since 1962. I received my first camera (which I still have) when I was 12 and I'm now 84 so have been interested in taking photos for decades. My photography is mostly self-taught though I do attend an occasional seminar and read art and photography books extensively and at times view training websites. And, of course, entering various juried shows is also a great way to learn. For several years I served as the president of the local photography club which now has over ninety members. I am a member of Brush Strokes Gallery where I exhibit both photography and acrylic paintings.