About

I am a self-taught photographer born and raised in Indiana, where my family still lives.  I’ve seen a lot of the world and have had the pleasure of meeting many people of extraordinary backgrounds and have grown, beyond words, through these experiences.  I’m currently in transition professionally and geographically as I search for my ever-elusive niche and work at becoming established in Paris, France.

General arts are a passion for me, but I really hone in on photography (of course) and music.  I’ve played the saxophone ever since the fourth grade in Wisconsin, used to dream of being a rock star, and have a rather extensive iTunes library.  My tastes are usually pretty discerning and it simply comes down to raw talent.  If a person is good, I can respect their skills whether or not I’m a fan of the genre as a whole.

If you want to see my photography portfolio and/or get more information about services I offer, visit my main website at www.by-jr.com .
Fun facts:
•I dropped out of a second floor window when I was a kid because I wanted to rappel down the side of the house, but realized after I made it out the window that I didn’t have enough rope.
•I toured with Katy Perry before she was famous doing some of the heavy lifting.
•When I was in high school, I got taken for a ride in a US Marine Corps helicopter.
•I used to be able to hold my breath for about a minute and a half.
•I attended 9 schools before the end of 12th grade.
•It really is a strange feeling to float in the dead sea.
•Tear gas DOES indeed burn a bit.
•When I was arrested in Afghanistan, I was taken back to the police department in a taxi.