I grew up in the beautiful country of Costa Rica, where I developed a passion for photography. I started using Pentax 35mm film equipment and later purchased a 4x5 camera and set up a small home darkroom. When digital came along, I got rid of my film equipment and haven't looked back. I am currently a resident of Arkansas and enjoy photographing the Natural State. I continue to learn from the many great photographers on this site. Thanks, BetterPhoto, for keeping this a family-friendly site.