About Me

Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, I spent the first 22 years of my life living in my hometown. I graduated with honors from Harvard University (class of 2001), earning a B.A. in psychology (focused in cognitive development). During my four years at Harvard, I developed an interest in web and graphic design, and began my own freelance design business. Samples of my work can be viewed on the web and print design sections of this site. After college, my professional and athletic pursuits took me on journeys across the USA, living in 7 different states. I currently reside in Newport Beach, CA.

My other artistic love has always been photography. I began doing predominantly landscape and architectural photography when I was in high school. During college and adulthood, I turned my focus mostly upon sports photography. My dedication to covering the sport of wrestling through the camera lens earned me a National Wrestling Media Association “Photographer of the Year” award, as well as the NWCA’s “Dan Gable America Need Wrestling” award. One of my most popular websites was AmateurWrestlingPhotos.com, which displayed wrestling photos taken by myself and two other photographers at various major national and international wrestling tournaments. I also started a website called ChicagoMMA.net during the 3 years I lived in Chicago, which I used to displayed my pictures from Mixed Martial Arts events around Chicagoland. I no longer provide professional photography services, but continue taking photographs as a hobby.

Aside from my creative endeavors, I have focused on athletics. I have competed in various combat sports over a 20 year period, including freestyle wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/no-gi grappling, Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts. I was a 3x USA Women’s Wrestling National Team member, 6x All-American, University National Champion, 2nd place at the US Nationals, an Olympic Trials qualifier, as well as an amateur MMA champion. My accomplishments can be viewed on the athletic career page.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing word games and spending time outdoors. I am also an avid Boston sports fan, and sometimes contribute to the website CelticsLife.com.

If you are looking to hire a web designer, please email me the details of the project at dhobeika@gmail.com or call me at 609.933.5515 and I would be happy to speak with you.