As a child, I was always connected to nature, hiking, swimming, and finding joy in the world around me. Over time, this connection to nature evolved. Drawing and painting were my first languages, and art was my voice when I couldn't speak. Photography came later, in high school. Eventually, what felt like a hobby, photography, turned into a career as an event photographer. I paid the bills and felt like it was a job with no joy. It took me time to see it as a medium, possibly because I personally felt it was missing something. My love of creating always took center stage, as my skillset developed, my creative curiosity took over, and I started to find joy in experimenting with photography as a medium. Keeping the connection to nature, I started to see the common ground and wove parts of me into this newfound medium. Now I find purpose in drafting ideas on paper, building sets, creating images, printing, and framing a finished piece.

From raw sketches to finished handcrafted frames, I take pride in every step of making an image. If a piece calls for something specific, like a music box, I sketch out the idea, take the time to build it, put it together, build the set, and set the mood with lighting where needed. From there, it's about capturing the image, then editing and printing. For limited editions especially, I finish the piece with a custom frame, built specifically for that image or series.

I don't just want you to see my work, I want you to feel the tension in it, the moment where nature and humanity are still negotiating, still holding. That's the piece I hope ends up on your wall. Whether you're drawn to a piece already finished or have an idea for something new, I'd love to talk about what we could build together. Every piece starts with a conversation.