Cecil Brathwaite knew from the first time he was introduced to photography in a photojournalism course at American University that he wanted to be on the creative side of the camera. After years of looking for the right fit and honing his photography skills, he became a member of the PPA (Professional Photographers of America), which made it possible for him to study at the organizations renowned Winona School of International Photography. There, he learned the most advanced techniques of his trade under some of the most skillful master photographers in the U.S.