Gene's Biography
I was Born 1968 in Virginia USA and now live in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado USA. I've traveled my entire life. My earliest memories are of travel through South America via a rickety old VW micro bus with my parents. Travel was born into my blood. As such I've spent my adult life with a severe case of wanderlust. Over the years I began documenting my travels by camera and so began my love affair with photography.
I have worked jobs in many fields including the tourist industry, government researcher, web design and business owner. It was not until I began doing photography for a living that I felt I'd finally found my true calling.
It's a changing world, and soon it will become a homogeneous world. I don't much care for that idea, so I'm trying to see different cultures and unspoiled lands while they still exist. Along the way I want to help others to see the magic of the world around them through the lens of a camera.
Countries Traveled
Thailand (3), Honduras, Costa Rica (4), Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala (2), Mexico (2), Nicaragua, Panama (2), Peru, Canada (2), Australia and Laos.
United States
I have traveled nearly all the states in the U.S.A. Most Western and East Coast states I've frequented many times. I have lived in Colorado for nearly 20 years, providing me with in-depth knowledge and personal experience camping, hiking, skiing and sight seeing within the state.
Applicable Skills (applicable is relative to where we are shooting I suppose)
Certified Scuba Diver (Advanced certification)
Experience as a swimming instructor
Experience as a white water rafting guide
Experience as a skiing instructor
Trained in CPR/First Aid
Lifetime of camping experience
Skilled photographer - www.BigSunPhotography.com
Interests / Hobbies
Skiing, scuba, travel, motorcycle riding, photography (duh), camping, biology, foreign cultures, guitar
Education
College Degrees in Biology, Psychology and Multi-Media Development
