I've been in the Visual Arts for 23 years. I started as a Web Designer/Developer and Graphic Designer since the age of 12, and was employed as a Jr. Graphics Assistant by 16 in a Print Shop. I have worn plenty of hats when it comes to the digital and traditional art world. I changed from Graphic Design to the Traditional Arts by the time I was 24, and by 2016 I was in LA being trained in Analytical Figure Drawing and Dynamic Sketching. I incorporate my backgrounds in Graphic Design and Traditional/Digital Arts into my process when shooting photography. I do not see, nor approach, photography with the same eye or technique as average photographers. Narrative is king and building compositions that serve a narrative, feel, or mood, is of the utmost importance.


I will often sacrifice traditional photography fundamentals in order to better serve a theme or mood I'm aiming for. The effect this has had on my work is an assumed inconsistency to the output. I have an adaptable approach to capturing a shot or look. It is my philosophy that an open artistic approach trumps a formulaic one. I recognize and appreciate photographers that have a fixed style or method. I, however, do not subscribe to the same school of thought. There is far too much diversity in people therefore I believe a diversified means of attacking a problem is required to best represent those I work with. This methodology has compromised my ability to sometimes produce consistent results in my work overall and establishing a "style," however, it has made the process of creating photography a lot more flexible and fun. Humanity, and life for that matter, does not fit neatly into categories or boxes. Why should photography be any different? If the right tool gets the job done right then I like to collect and develop as many tools I can to serve as many people as possible (within reason).

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