I was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil.  However most of my life has been spent living in Toronto, Canada.  I graduated from York University in Liberal Arts where I studied with Michael Semak and Shin Sugino who provided me with my photographic expertise.

My work has been exhibited in Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru and the Ukraine. I have been a freelance photographer since 1977 and have been the recipient of several arts awards.

Since retiring in 2000, I have spent many winters in Mexico and now divide my time between Toronto, Canada and Ajijic, Mexico.