Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to fly. Then one fateful day I sat at the controls of a Cessna for the first time and sealed my love for flying and for aerial photography. I have since traveled the country photographing everything from the bridges of NYC to the salt ponds of San Francisco Bay.
I grew up on a farm in the North-West US, where I fell in love with hiking and camping and enjoying the great outdoors. A trip to the South Pacific was the spark that ignited my passion for photography (and travel). As I traveled and gained experience, my work has diversified to include urban landscapes, architecture, land development, and more.
With 70% of our planet covered in water, a love of outdoor activities unsurprisingly led me to the sea (and lakes, and rivers). An early boss and co-workers got me involved in sailing, and soon I was covering some of the largest sailing events in the country. This exposure led me to the explosion of Wakesurfing as a professional sport. I also got involved with the National Aquarium (Washington, DC and Baltimore) where I helped cover and document educational and sustainability programs.
I fell in love with photography while living overseas. And for all the stunning scenery, it was often the people and culture that truly inspired me. Then, a chance encounter with a local theatre opened the door to the technical and creative aspects of photographing people, events, and performance art.