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About Me

Hello, my name is Tim From Cincinnati, in my 50's, and im very grateful ive made it this far. I Currently share an apartment with my furry friend named Bongo, who is a feral cat. I was born and raised up in the Greater Cincinnati area. Graduated from college with degrees in Special Education,and Design. At the age of 8, i was introduced to the "Magic" of photography by my uncle whom worked for Life and Time magazines. He was divorced, and moved in with my family. It was there in my bedroom he taught me The Art of the Camera, Darkroom, and the Print. By 14 i was already hustling making good money..working steady, and created my first photography company "Art Attack" at 19 yrs old.I freelanced photography (specializing in concerts, live productions, art performances, modeling portfolios, newspapers, lawyers, street shooting, or whatever came my way. But, my "Name was worth a Lot more than my "Money" as i would often turn down assignments, if the projects were against my principles. Later, i was hired by a private-facility group home working with "emotionally distured adolescents" as teacher-in residence, photography instructor, and house parent for 4 years. From that point on, i was on the road "shooting" concerts locally, regionally and national acts in the midwest area. Earned a Kodak Grant to expand, and explore (even more) my visual skills to work with children, and senior citizens. My work has been Exhibited. along with a few "One Man shows," as i freelanced for over 28 years...Eventually i took a "break," and along the way i hung my cameras up, when i married my wife Sandy in the 80's. She was one of the "Biggest Joys" in my life. She was a Lab and ER Tech, and was exposed to a deadly viral vapor in the hospital lab. She passed away 7 years later on 12/26/02. Three months later, i was about to embark on my 1st vacation in 19 years, when an uninsured drunk 24 year old girl who "broadsided" the cab i was riding in at approx. 68 mph. I suffered severe head injuries. I was in rehab for 2 years, but i recovered, as the Drs, and God helped me fight my way back to where i am today. At an unexpected point, in which i had to stop working, and filed for SSD. Which i was awarded last year, as i was taken out of my game way too early.Diagnosed now with TBI (traumatic brain injury) and PCS (post concussion sydrome) i am still Very blessed, and thankful with very few regrets..For Ive had a Great Life.Meantime? I am now on my pc as its "The Window To My World" And hope to meet as many new, and old friends along my new "Journey in Life"..Im a very laid back guy, good sense of humor, with tons of Compassion and Understanding for those suffering from accidents or illnesses. I love to laugh, love to "look" as i still ocassionally take pics for myself to document my Life as i view it. I enjoy email, talking, listening, and learning, as "Everyone is my Teacher" in Life. Thanks for viewing of my page, and taking the time to get to know me. God bless you all. (I am in the process (with the help of friends) to present a portfolio of my previous work, and excited about taking it online someday soon.

My Interests

Making new friends, talking, listening and watching documentaries and dvd concerts, reading, researching, advising "any or all" with photographic questions, or design projects.Not to mention feeding the stray cats in the woods. I love to Learn things whether new or forgotten. Anything involving The Arts is My Life's Passion. For i studied music over 12 years, but always played "My Cameras" better.

I'd like to meet:

Everyone who makes me laugh, think, or feel good.

Music:

Lonnie Mack, Mitch Ryder, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Dick Wagner, Chris Isaak, Buddy Guy, Gary Moore, Huey Lewis, Leo Kottke, Miles Davis, Steve Morse, Paul Rodgers, The Band, Leslie West, Ford Blues Band, Robben Ford, Andy Just, Volker Srifler, Tommy Castro, The Hoax, AWB, Robert Palmer, Allman Bros, Terry Kath, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, David Sanborn, Mal Eastick, Michael Bloomfield, Herbie Hancock, Delbert McClinton, Jim McCarty, Duck Dunn and Steve Cropper, Bootsy Collins, Lynyrd Sknyrd, Al Green, Todd Sharp Ian Gilliam, And from the Cincinnati area..The One and Only Goshorn Brothers (www.goshornbrothersmusic.com) Dave Widow and the Line-Up Band (davewidow.com), Michael Hodges, Huck, Mike Baney, Dave Baney, Tommy Baney, and more..As i was so blessed to be exposed to, and work with many Great musicians and artists from the Greater Cincinnati and Detroit Areas.

Movies:

Netflix is my ticket

Television:

Very little network wise..I love A&E, PBS, ESPN, CNN, and an occasional test screen.

Books:

Bios: Michael Bloomfield.."The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar Hero," and "If You Love These Blues." Bill Graham: Bill Graham Presents (My Life Inside and Out of Rock..." Eugene W. Smith: (most prolific American photographer of this century) "Shadow and Substance," "Let Truth Be The Prejudice.." "Half Past Autumn: The Life and Art of Gordon Parks" (one of the last modern renaissance artists of our lifetime).."Clapton..Autobiography" Any book by Leo Buscaglia and Dr. Robert H. Schuller..The Bible..Far Side series by Gary Larsen...And Not to Forget the Soon to be Published: "Not Only Women Bleed: My Life As A Rock Musician" (Dick Wagner) One of "America's Best" guitarist, composer, and song writer..A man whose lfe story, and legacy i can't wait to read. (If you don't know whom Dick Wagner is? Go to my friend's page, on Myspace, or dickwagner.com) Few compare to all his accomplishments in music, all his work, endless session work, and all his other artistic projects changed the course of Rock Music in America as we know it today.

Heroes:

Heroes are those who take a moment in their lives time to "Help others In Need." Without thought of profit or any personal gain....There are millions of Heroes in Life, they are, and were the ones who encouraged, inspired, or helped Us All through the good, and the bad times..Risked life and limb to save someone in dire situations..Those are The Real Heroes in our lives.. Mine? "My Mentors" Ray Robertson..Howard Storm, Walt Burton, Kazik Pavlovski, Mitch Kauffman,The Kodak Foundation, NY School of Visual Arts, and most of all my Drs, Steven Daily, Edward Marcheschi, Thomas Bunnell, and the 14 others who got me Back.. My parents, God, my many dear and special friends, last but not least my Canon cameras.