I began my photographic career with National Geographic Magazine. My work has taken me to over 30 countries in as many years. Like most photographers, I tend to be a series of contrasts... I'm probably most known for my travel photography, yet while working with the human figure, I get my inspiration from the great painters. My artistic life began as a young painter trained in the classical manner. I studied classical piano at the Eastman School of Music and play bluegrass banjo. I have taught photography at the college level and studied classical sculpture in Rome, Italy. “Boccaccio is a straight shooter. You always know where you stand with him. He speaks his mind and reacts to life on a visceral level. He is not afraid to take risks in his photography. He follows his instincts and works constantly to be better. We think of him as part Ansel Adams and part Hemingway.”