I immersed myself in hobbyist photography in 2019 while trying to help with my daughter's photography homework, falling down a proverbial rabbit hole that continues to consume a significant portion of my life (and bank account). After 18 years of working in a field that was driving me to madness and/or depression, it is time to change directions and pursue more worthy ventures. These portfolios represent skills that I have developed and refined over the course of this first, fast-tracked semester. My work ranges from the abstract and weird to emotional self expression via toys - though I also take photos for normal people, too.