(n.) Latin amatorem:
(1.) one who has a taste for art, study, or pursuit,
(2.) considered to be the ideal balance between pure intent, open mind, and the interest or passion for a subject,
(3.) one who pursues a passion for the love of the subject. 

Amateur

I have always been drawn to photography, specifically, how universal and subtly powerful it is.  A great image will convey a message; a timeless image will awaken an emotion.  It is that emotion I receive when creating art in portraiture that made me want to become an amateur again.  To pursue the art for the sheer love and passion of it.  

As a portrait artist, I aim to capture your essence in a single image: the message and emotion of you.