My love of art came from my grandfather, Sherman Murphy, an artist who worked in oil, watercolor, and charcoal. That interest flourished when I moved to Amelia Island. I fell in love with the beauty of Amelia Island and the surrounding coasts, as well as the natural flora and fauna of the area. I spend a lot of time with my camera walking, hiking, biking, kayaking, and golfing around the island and area. Walking the beaches at sunrise has inspired me with opportunities to photograph beautiful sunrises, beaches, birds, and sea creatures.