I didn’t start behind a camera — I started behind a music stand.

For 15 years, I was a band director - helping small, rural programs grow into powerhouse ensembles. My students earned gold medals at solo and ensemble competitions, my bands brought home top ratings at concert and jazz band contests, and my marching and winter groups made serious noise on the competition circuit.

Photography first showed up as a hobby — something to do when I wasn’t rehearsing, teaching, or playing my saxophone. But like most great obsessions, it got out of hand in the best way possible. Now it’s my full-time gig, and I couldn’t be happier about it.

These days, my focus is on creating bold, unapologetic images that feel alive. I pull a lot from the things I love — the shadow play of film noir, the punchy graphics of vintage ads and comic books, along with the storytelling of sci-fi and fantasy.

My visual inspirations range from Gottlieb to Tadder, from Grimm to Hursey — photographers who understand that light, color, and attitude can turn the ordinary into something cinematic.

When I’m not behind a camera, you’ll find me with one of my saxes in hand, rewatching Star Wars for the millionth time, or reading something with elves, spaceships, or both. Also: root beer is a lifestyle.

My path to photography wasn’t traditional — but neither is my work. Every session is a mix of creativity, chaos, and careful craft. Whether it’s a concert, a portrait, or a plate of food; I aim to make it bold, honest, and just a little larger than life.