Edison received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Center of Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan, 1973. Majoring in Photography, he graduated with honors. Since moving to North Carolina, his teaching assignments,in the field of photography, have included Charlotte/Mecklenburg Schools, Union County, and various private organizations
Center for Creative Studies, Professional Photographers of America, Fugi Film, Charlotte Business League (Business Award of the Year), St. Paul Baptist Church
Professional Photographers of America, Professional Photographers of North Carolina, Southeastern Photographers, Professional Photographers Minority Network, Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers