Attended University of California at Berkely, California pursuing a major in Art. Later studies motion picture photography and set direction at USC.

Set designer at MGM where he develops passion for photography.

Opens own studio in Hollywood and becomes quickly recognized as a master of color portrait and fashion photography.

Develops a unique style, combiningmotion picture techniques and still photography.

Does fashion work on the West Coast for Harpers, Vogue, and Mademoiselle magazines. Photographs appear on covers of Colliers, Look, Coronet, etc.