Stephen is also a self-taught landscape photographer who works in the Eastern Massachusetts area. The majority of his photos are from these surrounding areas because of the scenic opportunities presented by the many orchards, rivers, woods, and ponds.

His work is very simple and peaceful. He likes scenes that have an abundance of color. Going back to the same places at different times of the day and seasons is quite important in getting the photo he wants. There is always something new to photograph each time. Timing and patience are the most critical parts of landscape photography. Nature is always changing, minute to minute.

THE  MUSIC

Stephen's interest in Film Music started when he was about twelve years old. He currently owns about 300 soundtrack LP's and about 855 CD soundtracks, numerous Classical and Jazz albums as well.

He has scored two local films: an Independent Horror/Slasher titled, "Eamon's Road" and a documentary titled, "The Times Were Never So Bad: The Life of Andre Dubus." This film premiered at the Newburyport Film Festival, the New England Film and Video Festival at the Coolidge Corner Cinema, Brookline, MA, The Rhode Island Film Festival where it won best picture by Director Ted Delaney, and other festivals around the United States.

He is an ASCAP Member (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) with an indie music label BIG BAD BUCKO MUSIC.

His MUSIC RESUME can be found here.

THE  PHOTOGRAPHY

Stephen started landscape photography in March of 1997. This was due in part because of Comet Hale-Bopp. Hale-Bopp was his inspiratation. With it's bright head and tail juxtapose over landscapes, it made for some great photography. His other inspiration is cinematography and nature calendars. He is knowledgeable with both film and digital photography.

His photo exhibitions include three solo shows, one at The John B. Hynes Convention Center in Boston, The Newton Public Library in Newton, MA, and the Minuteman Airport Cafe in Stow, MA. His group shows include two at theAll About Arts Center in Roslindale, MA,and one with the Boston Camera Club at the Hynes Convention Center. He has won contests on the Internet and at the Boston Camera Club where he was public relations director. He has also been in the annual Massachusetts College of Art auction several times, and is a freelance product photography/retoucher.

His PHOTOGRAPHY RESUME can be found here.

THE  ARTWORK

Stephen was torn between art and music college at the time when extremely popular adventure and Sci-Fi films were heavily into grandeoso film music, modeling, and special effects.

He applied to art colleges around New England and California. He was accepted to Massachusetts College of Art but was also accepted to Berklee College of Music where he eventually attended and majored in Film Scoring and Piano.

At that time, he drew movie stills from Science Fiction films and portraits, but mostly images that came out of his head. His portraits which can be seen on his artwork page took a lot of patience. He is dedicated to fine detailed drawings.