Derek Kirkland is a native Texan military brat. He has lived in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and Seattle. He now resides in Fredericksburg. Derek has been photographing people and places along the way for fourteen years. Derek is a musician, poet, philosopher, photographer and student of the contemplative arts, making the world a better place one moment at a time!  Derek intends to become the premiere music photojournalist on the East Coast. 'nuf said!