Terrence was born and raised in South Boston, Massachusetts. He studied painting and film at Massachusetts College of Art where he received his degree in filmmaking. After a few years of working on various independent films he decided to head west. Terrence attended the American Film Institute where he honed his skill as a cinematographer. To date, he has shot television shows for Bravo, ABC Family and numerous films including Advantage Hart, Walk the Talk and the documentaries, The City of New Orleans and Wild in the Streets.