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. Subsequently, Terrence earned his masters degree at 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 On Broadway, Advantage Hart, Walk the Talk and the documentaries, The City of New Orleans and Wild in the Streets. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tara Kerrigan Hayes.