Born in Michigan and spending most of my childhood in Northern Michigan, I was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by beauty. I've always loved what nature has had to offer and enjoyed every minute of living near Lake Michigan,and some of the countries best trout rivers. But along with that comes our really harsh winters. I am an avid fisherman that loves to be with my family of four, a fan of sports, and everything life has to offer. I picked up my first DSLR in 2005 and have been addicted ever since. more