Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1963, PJ explored music, electronics, and photography even as a child. This interest led to a BA in music from the University of Guelph, and in 1989 he moved to Oakland, California, to earn an MFA in electronic music from Mills College.
An ongoing relationship with San Francisco's Exploratorium science museum also sparks PJ's creativity, enables his work, and provides opportunities for exhibitions. Additionally, his work has been featured in various photography magazines, books and photography contests.