Hello, I am Kevin Pike.


I would love to have plugged something into ChatGPT for this, but in the interest honesty and sticking to my beliefs I could not do that. I could go on and on about how I started "professional" photography, but it is not that interesting, and I get more joy talking about the why. Let's break the ice.


I am an alcoholic in early recovery. Most people would not have this piece of information in their biography. But it is the key reason that I have taken up this wonderful hobby. Not too long ago, I actually started a business mainly around the wedding industry. You might be thinking, "Kevin, there is alcohol at most weddings. What the heck were you thinking?"

Surprise.


I was not thinking at all. It is hard to know you have a problem if you are not thinking. But regardless of my ignorance, I was creating a problem for the people I love, and of course my poor business partner. So, in April I shot my last wedding video. Two days, later I went into an intensive addiction program at our local hospital. I was well taken care of, which gave me the opportunity to get down to the root of disorder, disease, whatever you want to call it. And while I learned a lot about addiction and mental health, I learned even more about myself and my place in the world. And more importantly, my role in the lives of the people I interact with.


We have a limited amount of time on Earth. I want use mine engaging and helping others.