Loveland is the third location in Colorado that I have resided in. I own and operate a photography business, DJRImaging Photography. The focus of my business is on two areas; stock/artistic images available to buy, and doing specific assignments for businesses to help tell the story of a product, service, facility, people, events and more. I have been in Loveland for 18 years and had my photography business for 15 years.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife Mary and I live in Loveland ,with children and grandchildren in Parker, CO, Dallas-area, TX, and Los Angeles CA.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My current career is in photography. The creative potential and interaction with people in my photography business energizes me. My longest career was with Cummins Engine Company, followed by several years as a financial advisor with American Express.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
McGraff’s, Biaggi’s and more…
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
18 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
So many, Loveland attracts many accomplished and interesting people.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Scotland, for the beauty. I’ve been to Ireland and England and other European countries.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
TV show: All Creatures Great and Small, a PBS Series. Superb photography, scenery and enduring storylines.
Movie: TCM black and white movies for the interesting historic settings and artifacts in the backgrounds.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Slow down, look around, and appreciate the unique beauty of the Loveland area – – – both up close and afar.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Continue to explore Loveland’s uniqueness. I’ve been a constant bicyclist here, 18 years, and still find something new almost every week. I’m a very visual person.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Many genres, always expanding. Morgan James – Female vocals, Beatles, music instrumentals, Eagles, Martin Denny (50’s tropics), Whalen & Willie, big symphonies, more…
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Feed and Grain Building, Great Western Sugar and other agricultural roots of Loveland.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Elderly people and their memories are fascinating. Having lunch in a quiet corner of McGraff’s with anyone age 100+ would be interesting.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Benson Sculpture Garden and North Lake Park offer so much entertainment for visual people like me. Different time of day, different weather, different viewpoints…endless “eye candy.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Here…continuing to explore and understand this great area.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m generally gregarious and speak about my interests. Life is to enjoy, others are to be respected and appreciated, and there is visual beauty and intrigue everywhere.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
So many, I’ve traveled a lot. Perhaps Yosemite Valley, but Colorado rivals in so many places, including Rocky Mountain National Park.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month: September.
Holiday: All holidays that celebrate the USA and expand the knowledge about what’s good about the USA.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Good health; physical and mental.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
People who contribute and who innovate. I especially enjoy listening to intelligent, thoughtful, measured people.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Old Spice. And good barbecue smell as I bicycle by.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort. Security. Enjoyable.
