Around year 1994 to 1997, I had wanted to be a photographer after working on a book project called "Return to the heart of the Dragon" in Hong Kong. I had followed known photographers, carried gear, shot models, and produced prints in pro dark rooms. Not until I met this artist whose theories had forever changed me. One most powerful thing I learned was - never lose the emotion and feeling that strikes you at the first place. Yes - when photographers are all overly concerned about filters, lights, and math, they lost the 'moment'. They lose that striking moment where emotion first hits you. Being able to capture this, differentiate a stock photo from an image that carries a soul.