I got my creative start in my 20s in Milwaukee designing trade show graphics before moving west to San Diego and shifting my focus to apparel design. After a number of years working as a graphic designer I decided to pursue my photography and cut my teeth second shooting and editing at a busy wedding studio in San Diego. Since I have gotten to work with a number of fantastic brands in some incredible locations all over the world. I am extremely grateful for the experiences I have had because of my work behind a camera.

Volunteering has been an important aspect of my life and I have spent time capturing photos and creating graphics for nonprofit organizations in Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama and Africa. I am currently on the board of directors for the NGO New Beginnings who operates out of Kibera, Kenya – one of the worlds largest slums, and really enjoy donating my time and skill to projects that benefit humans and animals in need.

Occasionally I will find myself on the other side of the lens and have been featured in a handful of retail catalog campaigns as well as a national television spot. I love being outside and the sea and the mountains are places of great importance and inspiration to me. I enjoy rebuilding and restoring old cars, motorcycles and love getting my hands dirty on projects. My partner Kellie and I work with outdoor brands together and travel often.