The Places That Shaped Me
I’ve lived throughout the United States and had the opportunity to explore places far beyond it, and I’ve fallen in love with the incredible variety of landscapes our world has to offer — from sun-soaked deserts and snow-capped mountains to quiet forests and rolling countryside.
There’s something about being outside that makes me slow down and be present. Every landscape has its own rhythm, its own character, and its own way of making you feel small in the best possible way. Those places are a constant source of inspiration for me, and they’re a big part of why I’m drawn to photography.
Why I Photograph
Photography started as a way for me to hold onto the places that made me feel something. But the more I photographed, the more I realized that it wasn’t just the landscapes I wanted to remember — it was the feeling of being there: the brisk morning air while waiting for the sunrise, the awe of exploring an incredible landscape, and then the joy of sharing it with someone else.
For me, photography is about preserving those feelings — creating something you can look back on years from now and be brought right back to that place, that person, and that moment.
When We Wander Together
When you’re in front of my camera, I don’t want you to feel like you’re performing for a photoshoot. I want you to simply be in the moment and enjoy being somewhere beautiful. I’ll give you direction when you need it, but I’ll also give you room to be yourselves — to laugh, explore, get a little messy, and let the moments unfold naturally.
When you look back at your photos, I want you to think about more than what you looked like. I want you to remember the place, the people you were with, and how much fun you had being there.
That's really what it means to embrace the wild places.
