I've been into photography since the late 70's when I bought a Canon AT-1 SLR. I found myself taking a photo composition course at college when the teacher suddenly quit 6 weeks into the class. Someone had to take over or our course credits would be unfulfilled. The art department chairperson couldn't sub due to her heavy workload. She called me in, a deal was struck, and I was suddenly in charge of a bunch of students.

A darkroom course followed, and I agreed to take that on as well. The deal I made to supervise these classes? I got an "A." If I had it to do all over again, I'd ask for some real cash!

Then the retail career came, and I had no time to shoot. Now, several decades later and semi-retired, I am rediscovering the fun and the challenge of photography once again.