Studying photography in college, he worked as an editor in publishing, but his passion for photography persisted. He taught himself medium and large format photography and lighting, drawing inspiration from his time as a photo editor and studying photography books. Spanier believes in the "10,000 hours" approach to mastering his craft. Influenced by the original “Masters of Photography,” he shoots whatever catches his eye, embracing a diverse range of subjects. For him, photography is about capturing what he sees, not adhering to a single theme