I am a fine art photographer focused on process and experience. I was drawn to photography early on through the physical act of making images by learning how cameras work, building my own cameras, and spending many hours in the darkroom. What mattered to me from the beginning was not just the image, but how it was made. I continue to value tools and methods that keep me closely connected to the act of seeing and capturing the moment.

As my work developed, photography became a way to share how a place or moment felt, not just how it looked. I have a strong instinct for noticing things that are easily overlooked. Making photographs allows me to slow down, pay attention, and translate those observations into images others can engage with.

Much of my perspective comes from a lifelong connection to nature and exploration, as well as my background in plant ecology. Studying ecological systems trained me to look for patterns, structure, and underlying processes in the natural world. That way of thinking carries into my photography. I’m interested in why things appear where they do, how light interacts with form, and how simple conditions can produce complex results. These ideas apply whether I’m photographing natural subjects, people, or urban spaces.

I work primarily with candid moments, spontaneous encounters, and unconventional viewpoints. In portraits, my goal is to create images where people recognize themselves honestly. In other work, I often photograph nature and everyday environments from angles that are not typically seen. I frequently work in black and white to reduce distraction and focus attention on form, light, and emotion.

The experience of making the photograph is central to the final image. Many photographs require repeated visits, long periods of observation, and a willingness to work in situations that may not initially seem promising. I regularly push myself to photograph in unfamiliar or uncomfortable settings, to ask permission, to wait, or to accept that an image may take weeks to come together.

I see my role as an observer and explorer of everyday life. My work is for people who value curiosity, craft, and a direct connection to the world around them. The images are meant to encourage closer looking and a deeper appreciation for moments, places, and patterns that often go unnoticed.