T.J. Wells was born, still lives in (and will probably die in) Roanoke, Virginia. While the outside world beckons him from time to time, he always seems to return to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. T.J.'s musical tastes are a little all-over-the-place. He grew up in a home where you could hear both Alice Cooper and The Oak Ridge Boys on the record player in the same day. He is a long-time fan of punk rock, but has a good time listening to just about anything. T.J. cut his photographic teeth shooting skateboarders and punk bands in the early 1990's. That photography sparked a love affair with his camera and ultimately led to a career making images. He is currently a working advertising photographer who still loves shooting both music and sports.