I was born in Los Angeles in 1975. I was raised by my mother and grandmother. My childhood was filled with learning, joy, and laughter. Now, I am a father to three beautiful girls and married to the woman of my dreams. As a teenager and into my early twenties, photography was a hobby I enjoyed. Much to the irritation of a room mate, I turned our only bathroom into a darkroom.

Fast forward a decade later and like many first time parents, I was eager to capture every moment of our daughters' entrance into the world. My interest in photography was reborn and bloomed. What I enjoyed as a hobby now became a passion. I became obsessed. I wanted more than snap shots. I wanted portraits. I wanted quality images that could be passed on to future generations.

Other friends and parents I spoke with desired the same thing and asked if I could take portraits of their families. That is how my career as a photographer began. Family and portrait photography are my favorite styles of photography. Capturing the pure joy of a toddler, the pride of a father, or the character of an individual through the lens brings me great satisfaction. I hope I can provide you with the same timeless, priceless treasures that hang from my walls.

Peter Thornton