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GQ

Seek out and share the smile of life!

About Me


I consider myself a sweet, intelligent, athletic, fit, creative, and sociable guy. You will find me in shorts or jeans most of the time but I can put on a suit for the occassion. I'm patient and like to teach and share what I've learned and my past experiences.
I was born into a wonderful family that taught me to love life, family and people, respect others, be honest, have fun, laugh, learn from everyone, appreciate all, be interested in all things, enjoy nature, explore the world, and treat others as you would enjoy being treated. It has also taught me to share my gifts with others and to have a kind heart. Those factors have all played a part in how I live my life. I believe in balance, honesty, respect, compassion, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and enjoying life to the fullest. I would rather laugh than cry but both have a place in my life. Experiencing pain and suffering builds character, teaches lessons, and enhances the feelings of joy.

My Interests

.. My interests span across such a wide range that there wouldn't be enough space here to list them all. My job is in high technology, my passion is photography, my fun is running, beach volleyball, SCUBA diving, Yoga, Reiki, mountain biking, and hiking. I love live music, comedy clubs, movies, art galleries, museums, zoos, and botanical gardens. There isn't much I don't enjoy in life. I have traveled all over the world and I have an affinity for tropical locations.

I'd like to meet:

I'm drawn to people that are optimistic, tolerant, independent, honest, have a respect for others, enjoy nature, the outdoors, and have a sense of humor. I find a smile to be very attractive for it reflects a person's internal disposition. I don't like overbearing or abusive people. Constant complainers also do not have a place in my life. I don't believe that one can be a perfect person but striving to be a better person and accepting the flaws that you find within and in others is a worthy pursuit.
For friends I enjoy meeting those with similar interests and diverse backgrounds. I like to collaborate with other artists. I'm always searching for better than average beach volleyball players and running buddies.

I've photographed some of the models here on MySpace. Below is a preview of a recent shoot with Amy.


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Music:

.. I enjoy listening to live music and my collection contains a lot of live tracks. Genre depends on the mood although I'm rarely in the mood for Rap or Country. I like rock, alternative, reggae, latin, some pop. Artists include:

    Carlos Santana Eric Clapton Paul RodgersLed ZepCollective SoulNatalie Merchant Eagles U2Pink FloydTrainDavid BowieCounting CrowsUB40Steel PulseInner CircleDave MatthewsRed Hot Chili PeppersPearl JamGolden EarringYesRushCat StevensRolling StonesCSNYOttmar Liebert Acoustic AlchemyCraig ChaquicoEnigmaEnyaGloria EstefanMadonnaBushThird Eye BlindStevie Ray VaughnCelia Cruz Jonny Lang Kenny Wayne ShepherdRoxy MusicTalking HeadsDuran DuranThe TemptationsThe Beatles Elvis CostelloBob and Ziggy MarleySublimeGrateful DeadMobyDepeche Mode

and so on and so on...

Movies:

.. I enjoy action movies, comedies, thrillers, and few love stories. Some of my all time favs are:

    PredatorBladeMatrixBraveheartLong Kiss GoodnightStigmataThe MessengerTwo Guys And A GirlMonty Python and The Holy GrailKill BillMementoRun Lola, RunLife Is A HouseBeing John MalkovichShrekFinding NemoRomeo Must DieTears Of The SunThe TerminatorHeatTortilla SoupAnalyze ThisCrouching Tiger, Hidden DragonSaving Private RyanTombstoneOffice SpaceRising SunPulp FictionBram Stoker's DraculaG.I. Jane

Television:

..Yes

Books:

.. Latest reads: "This is Cuba", "Finding Manana", "Waiting for Snow in Havana". I also read tons of magazines on a variety of subjects.

Heroes:

..My Parents, My Brothers, and The Dalai Lama

My Blog

Seeing Simply - South Florida - Nov. 1st, 7PM

South Florida - November 1st, 7PM - Save the Date!!! On Nov. 1st, I will be presenting in Deerfield Beach at the South Florida Camera Club meeting. For more information goto http://www.qnetx.com/seein...
Posted by GQ on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:15:00 PST

Seeing Simply

I am honored to have been a guest speaker at the Creative Photo Club in Los Angeles this past Tuesday. I presented my "Seeing Simply" talk to a group of about twenty photographers. I am always h...
Posted by GQ on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:57:00 PST

Another great photo shoot with Amy

I had another great photoshoot with Amy and I'm very pleased with the photos. She is a pleasure to work with and really helps me to experiment outside my creative box. I'm looking forward to more sho...
Posted by GQ on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:56:00 PST

Pin-up Shoot

With the help of friend and model SuzieQ I was able to shoot a series of "Pin-Up" style photographs. This was my first attempt at this genre of photography. SuzieQ provided the great outfit, sexi...
Posted by GQ on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:14:00 PST

Recommendations - What I Like and Use

I often get asked what camera gear I use or what I would recommend to others. So now I have put together a list of many of my favorite items and recommendations to share with everyone. The list ...
Posted by GQ on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:45:00 PST

The Magic Of Hawaii

I have been to Hawaii many times and on every occassion something magical happens to me and to those that I am with. This past Thanksgiving was no exception. I went to the island of Maui with some Cal...
Posted by GQ on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:02:00 PST

What Is A Billion?

What Is A Billion?   The next time you hear a politician use the word "billion" in a casual manner, think about whether you want the "politicians" spending YOUR tax money.A billion is a difficult...
Posted by GQ on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:25:00 PST

My web site's new look!

After many hours of reorganizing content, adding a few bells and whistles, and deciding on style and color scheme, my new web site is finally published. There are still a few things that I would like ...
Posted by GQ on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 07:37:00 PST

Featured Model - Carine

Time for another Featured Model! This time I would like to introduce - Carine  Carine is fun to work with on shoots because she is not afraid to interact with the environment. At a recent beach...
Posted by GQ on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:20:00 PST

Featured Model - Rose

Recently I photographed model Rose at the beach. After editing some of the photos from the shoot, I decided to create a composite card and that led to the idea of using the MySpace blog to featur...
Posted by GQ on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:20:00 PST