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

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

What I particularly liked was that, coming from California and not being involved in the New York scene, I developed my personal way, in my own way, at my own pace.

Each time I did assignments or editorials, I realized that I wanted to do something more. I saw that it wasn't just about the clothes.

Even though I didn't get a business degree, I enjoyed learning about economics.

I think a lot of the time these days people are so concerned about having the right camera and the right film and the right lenses and all the special effects that go along with it, even the computer, that they're missing the key element.

Many people who excel are self-taught.