I have been a camera buff pretty much all my life. I'm pretty good. I was fortunate to have Jim Broyles, a friend that influenced me early about the basics of black and white photography while I was stationed at Finthen Army Air Field in Germany during 1965-66.
I enjoy making personal and candid portraits of people, and then giving them the photo as a free gift; asking IF they will pass on this small kindness whenever they are able to, to someone else, some time in the future. Sort of my way of putting Christmas in each day of the year, by giving away small portraits to those I choose to photograph.
You may see some of my work at
Chazzman34’s Flickr photo albums
Photographically, I have drifted toward shooting people interacting at reunions, conferences, or similar events.
For DeSoto High School, Class of 1960 in Arcadia Florida, I take a lot of photos of my high school classmates, some I have known since we were six years old. It is great being around friends with this common denominator.
For the 174th Assault Helicopter Company Association, I take a lot of photos of my fellow Vietnam veterans and their families to honor each of them; to also honor all veterans of all wars - past, present, future. And to honor the families who loved and buried their sons and daughters, veterans, many who will never return to be hugged again, tho with us yet in spirit. Visit my bio at: http://www.174ahc.org/bio-15.htm
As a lifetime member of the Alabama Council on Crime and Delinquency (ACCD), I also take a lot of photos of professional friends and fellow colleagues who are still on the job. I have to admit I enjoy my 'retired' status around them; sort of like me having casual dress Fridays every day of the week, and on the lakefront yet... LOL. Plus I get an opportunity to meet and photograph new friends that are entering into the professional world of Alabama's criminal justice system. Feel free to visit: http://accd1.org/
