Biography

Cinematographer-Cameraman with over thirty years experience Working as a News Cameramen and Editor for ABC News in New York City and CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes I have worked on the major news events of the times including the Rodney King Riots, Mob Boss Paul Castellano assassination on a busy New York City street, the OJ Simpson trial and the Oakland and Northridge California earthquakes

Pivoting from News to Entertainment I begin my career in entertainment working as a Cameraman and later Director of Photography for the syndicated television show Entertainment Tonight covering all the major celebrities and celebrity events which included the Emmys, the Grammys, the Oscars, to name a few.

Personal Director of Photography for Michael Jackson I was hire by MJJ productions to be the personal Director of Photography/Cameraman for Michael Jackson traveling around the world with him filming all his public a private activities

Documentarian Director- Producer of documentary film “For Their Own Good” about the plight of the aboriginal peoples of Australia

Video Production Workshop Creator-Instructor  I conceived and created a free television production workshop for underserved youth in the New York City area.
I wanted to take what I learned over the years working as a network television Cameraman and director of photography and reach out to underserved young people in the city and give back by creating an opportunity that would expose them to the television industry and the career opportunities that exist within the industry.The goal of the workshop was to give young people a hands on experience working with state of art professional video cameras, lighting, and editing equipment and the opportunity to talk to working professionals. There was no cost to the students and the only requirement was you had to be passionate about starting a career in television .
Several of my students I am proud to say are currently working in the television industry