An interest originating from a film photography course at Darien High School quickly evolved to a transition to digital. The commonality — an interest in seeing the unique around me, and a passion for capturing and sharing it with others. I started my journey in photography learning the fundamentals, but the process of developing and honing the skills continues each time I take out my camera. Both an intimidating yet rewarding craft, the art has taken me to each corner of the globe. What initiated as a byproduct and side event of my early travels soon became the inspiration and the purpose for my travels. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and experience what was so different from my time growing up in Connecticut. Early on, I looked to visit major tourist destinations to see first hand what I found in travel guides and online. However, I realized that I sought to convey a distinct feeling through my work that falls separate from a reaction to a landmark that has been seen before. I looked to share the same mood and emotion that came with visiting a stunning location for the first time. The feeling of organized chaos in the streets of Tokyo, a misty morning in Yellowstone or the quiet winter walk of its giant herbivores, Cape Town’s waddling residents, Death Valley’s meandering mountains, the peace and solitude among the otherworldly gypsum dunes in New Mexico, or the striking figure of a bighorn sheep overlooking the Badlands. I plan my trips diligently, often with a single shot in mind inspiring an entire journey. Early mornings and late nights chasing soft light are common, but a lack of sleep is overshadowed by the joy that comes with telling a story with a single frame.
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