I was born in 1955 and have lived my whole life in New Jersey. I married my college sweetheart, Barbara, in 1977. She's my biggest supporter willing to help with editing and formating my writing and assisting in my photo shoots when needed. I've had many interests that have influenced both my photography and writing including a decade of involvement in the Society of Creative Anachronism, illustration art, fantasy and scence fiction, military collectables and toys.