I was an economics major, which I enjoyed because I had a good business sense.

For me, the most important thing I learned was just honing my eye. I think I had a good eye.

I always enjoyed art history because, growing up in California, my exposure was limited, and it was a new experience. To learn the history of art opened up certain things to me, made me see. It intrigued me.

And what excites me most is the type of public, the fact that the Parisian people have a broader cultural understanding than many Americans do.

Coming from California and growing up where I did, I've always had a fondness for and innate sensitivity to light, texture, and warmth.

Generally, the French highly promote culture and the arts, and photography is in their blood.

Within two hours of where I live, you have mountains and desert as location. I like the natural elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow.