After high school in 1995 William joined the United States Marine Corp where he started his extensive photography career as a “Combat Photographer”.
“I photographed marines in training, ceremonies, from above, as well as portraiture work. This experience has really given me my base to produce Images. It has not only influenced me on how to photograph, but on how to judge and deal with differe
nt aspects of life, and the application of the philosophies of image/photography. I have always tried to look at my world for what is underneath, above, and/or beside it and take pleasures in celebrating uniqueness, and the common being. Being in an environment with constant change I can say is what I thrive on for the pulse of my images.”
In 1999 William attended Columbus College of Art Design (CCAD) in Columbus, Ohio.This broad jump from a very rule driven and sometimes hostile environment to a more organic, but structured setting gave him the intangible.
“Going to an art and design college let me understand how to use the tools at my finger tips and get images from my head to my hand, and on paper. I am very much a photographer but even more an artist. I paint, sculpt, draw, illustrate, and so I try just about any medium I can. Currently I use a digital medium for photography. Although some of the images here have been produced with medium and large format film cameras. I am very well experienced at most photographic processes from the wet and dark rooms to the light box and computers.”
Since graduating in 2003 William has thrived to provide the best quality image that he can to his clients and has been highlighted in several galleries within the area. His work with The Dayton Peace Museum for the “Human Trafficking” exhibit was on display for over two years in conjunction with The University of Dayton’s Woman’s Center. William has also served as a photographer within the community for numerous non-profit organizations to include United Rehabilitation Services, Push Dayton, and UpDayton. He is currently working on several personal projects that are not limited to the lens.