about me
Introduction
I have worked for many years as a photographer and in the late 1980’s I gained an interest in using computers as a potential photographic tool. In that period there was much talk about digital cameras and the general concensus was that the digital camera would replace the film camera within a year . . . right!
Fast forward 10 or 15 years and we still don't have a 35mm digital camera that will equal the quality of the film camera, however, I can now safely say that within a year we likely will have that digital camera equal to or even better than its film counterpart. Digital cameras have come a long way since the early 1990’s and are already in frequent use by many professional photographers as the quality of the output of these cameras currently almost rivals that of film cameras.
Owing to these interests, I became very proficient using and maintaining Mac computers and in fact, became equally as interested in Mac computers as in photography. Much later, I even started combining my design skills as a photographer to build web sites and became even more proficient operating and troubleshooting Macs.
So finally I took the plunge, put all those years of Mac experience to good use and after working for Apple Computer created MacDNA, a Mac consulting and service company and LearnTen a Mac training company. This background experience has helped make me highly proficient in real world Mac consulting, service and training and my ongoing personal training which usually keeps me busy at least 2 hours a day, keeps me current with all technical aspects of the Mac.
Skills and Interests
Photography
I first developed my interest and skills in photography at college in Great Britain. Over the last few years I have traveled extensively as a result of this profession working in France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, and U.S.A. In the U.S.A. working primarily in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York. My specialties are Beauty, Fashion, Advertising, Product, Catalog and currently, Web. I am a member of the 2 largest national photographic organizations. A.P.A. (Advertising Photographers Of America) and A.S.M.P. (American Society of Media Photographers).
Flying
Began in England at military college where I learned to fly. I have my Private Pilots license here in the U.S.A. where I have owned a V-Tail Beach Bonanza which I have flown over most of the southwest, the west coast and Baja California.
Automobiles
I have interests in both British and American autos and have personally restored or been involved in the restoration or repair of MG TA to TF, MGA to MGC, Triumph TR2 to TR6, Rolls Royce Phantom III, Clouds', Shadows', (including the Bentley Variants), almost every Jaguar made and a splattering of Aston Martins'. I'm sure that I have forgotten something. I have not yet fully restored an American car, however, I am quite familiar with the GM muscle cars from the 1960's especially their high performance modifications.
Education
Qualifications
Some of my continuing education is included in my list of Qualifications
College
And if you are interested, check out my old college in England, the Brighton Hove & Sussex, Brighton, England. In England, the Brighton Hove & Sussex has the reputation of being the best in the south of England
Chronology
New Mexico
2003 Established SodaFountainCafe for Web Design, MacDNA for Mac Consulting & LearnTen for Mac Training
2002 – 2003 Apple Solutions Consultant & Trainer for Apple Computer
2001 Apple Specialist Technician CompUSA tech services
1999 – 2001 Apple Products Consultant & Trainer MarketSource
Other locations
Los Angeles CA, Miami FL & Europe:
Late 1980’s Fashion Photographer & TV commercial production
San Diego CA:
Early 1980’s Classic British, British automotive restoration & repair
Africa:
Late 1970’s Construction industry, primarily road construction
