My work as a photographer is rooted in curiosity, movement, and a deep respect for the natural world. I began exploring photography while in high school, when I got my first camera, and it grew into a lifelong passion.
Much of my inspiration comes from my grandfather, whose photographs documented his travels during his career in public service. Seeing the way he used photography to preserve moments, landscapes, and cultures helped me understand the power of images as both memory and record. His work planted the idea that photographs could carry stories across time.
As a self-taught photographer, my approach is intuitive and exploratory. I am drawn to landscapes, shifting light, and the subtle textures of the natural environment. Through my work, I try to capture not only what a place looks like, but how it feels to stand within it.
In 2023, I joined the United States Army and trained as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. That experience has shaped the way I view the world—heightening my awareness of risk, fragility, and how current events have a lasting impact on the environment. Photography has become a way for me to reconnect with those ideas and share these observations through photo-activism.
Travel plays an important role in my practice. Whether close to home or far away, I approach each place with the same intention: to document the depth, color, and significance of the landscapes that surround us. My goal is to create images that encourage viewers to pause, reflect, and recognize the importance of preserving the natural spaces we often take for granted.
Ultimately, my photography is about presence—being attentive to the land, the light, and the fleeting moments that remind us how connected we are to the world around us.
