Great question...
I'm MJ!
I wish there was truth in being able to tell you I'm a fancy award winning photographer with photos gracing the covers of National Geographic, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated. But I can't. Well... I could, but that wouldn't exactly line up.
I'm a self labeled "professional amateur photographer" and constant student. While my passion has been in the field of art in one form or another (drawing comic books to original paintings) photography has always been one of those go to's in the fun box. My earliest two memories are; my grandfather lecturing me on the importance of them, the moments in time, and history they capture. "Snippets." he'd say. The second greatest memory is, of course, seeing my dad with knee high tube socks, fabric Pumas, and a Puerto Rican fro swearing up and down the smoke in that photo is from a "cigarette."
And with any ventures in life, I firmly and wholeheartedly believe success is based on one's personal drive and support in surrounding company. Mine is my amazing wife of 19 years and our children (also known as tax deductibles). I was also raised to believe that you only get one first impression - possibly a second, if you bring a bottle of wine/whiskey and rock a solid opening joke. The goal of this site is to put forth that impression with a sense of consistency, professionalism, and of course fun!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me I'm happy to help wherever I can.