Hi all. Just a quick blurb about me. I work in the marketing department for a large technology manufacturer, Avid (makers of Media Composer & Pro Tools, to name a few products). I've been in the marketing and publishing field for over 20 years.

I've been a "point and pray" photographer for most of my life, but the birth of our son inspired me to step up my photography and I've recently purchased a Rebel XS and am trying to learn how to shoot a DSLR in earnest.

When I do get the chance to slip out of the house, you'll usually find me rockin out with my band Idiot Stare, having a spirited drive in the canyons, out for a short hike, or maybe even driving at an autocross event.

In a past life I was a fanatical motorcyclist, and I'm really hoping to buy a sports car during my mid-life-crisis, so I can't help but take pix of those things too.

I post videos over at YouTube as well, check them out: www.youtube.com/user/chadmonkey

That's it. Thanks for stopping by!