Biography of Doom

So I had to write a biography for the art gallery to post near my work. I hate writing about myself because I'm so afraid I'll come off as just another pretentious artist type. I spefically stated that I would not write my biography in third person for just that reason.

Anyway, this is what I came up with:

As far back as I can remember, I've been an adventurer.

As a child, I spent all of my free time wandering the forest and exploring every new place it had to offer. At twelve, my dad bought me my first digital camera. It had a whopping one-point-two megapixels, but I was addicted. I shot everything I came across.

As I grew up, my desire for exploration grew as well. Armed with a Rebel XT (and a slight lack of concern about personal safety), I found myself sneaking into old abandoned factories, hospitals, and mental asylums. There was something enticing about the unknown. It was dark, musty, rusted, and even a little dangerous.

My quest to find more abandoned buildings took me on long road trips across New England and I found myself fascinated with the rural landscapes as well. Over time, I developed an interest in nearly every type of photography and did my best to blend them all together. I began dragging my model friends into the dark, creepy buildings and quickly developed a love of portrait photography. With the exploration of abandoned buildings and possibly dodging a few security patrols, I earned a slight reputation as a sort of photographic Indiana Jones in my circle.

In the end, I'm an adventurer. I want to explore every amazing location, every interesting personality, and every beautiful landscape. I do my best to capture them in my own unique -and sometimes unusual- style for others to enjoy. The moment I'm done shooting, I pack up my gear, hit the open road, and wonder what my next big adventure will be.