BEHIND THE LENS
From the time I was crawling, my parents had taken me camping in the mountains of Colorado, bringing me back home blackened with dirt. As a kid, these camping trips turned into a sanctuary for the soul. My mom and I would drive into Rocky Mountain National Park before sunrise in search of wildlife at first light. I would watch as she would photograph the moose feeding in the foggy ponds and bull elk bugle as the steam from their mouth would glow from the morning sun. Along the way, I would try to steal her camera to sneak in a couple of shots, but I was too young to be trusted to handle expensive equipment. The fascination with photography and the beauty of the world took root at this young age.
It was not until high school that I picked up a camera for myself. I built my photographic eye within the landscapes of our world. Once I developed my eye for landscape fine art, I found a passion in translating that art into architectural and commercial design photography. A friend and I started a clothing company after high school and saw how difficult it is to stand out. As a result, I have made it my cornerstone to give my clients the best chance of improving their financial position by providing compelling images that help them stand out and yield the highest sales possible.
What drives you in your work?
My family is my motivating force and, all that I do is so I can provide for them. However, after high school, a friend and I started a clothing company and saw how difficult it is to stand out. From this experience, I strive to provide distinct photography, so my clients can improve their financial position and provide for their families and(or) employees.
What design elements are you drawn to in a home?
I love Pueblo Revival homes! New Mexico holds a special place in my heart and my wife and I see New Mexico as a second home. I love the land, culture, and design. The warmth of an adobe home with vigas, a kiva, and a courtyard blooming with wildflowers, agave, and sagebrush transports me to the red desert-scapes of New Mexico. I also enjoy a home with clean lines and complimenting natural elements that blend inside and outside. It is usually a balance of lighter wood tones, black accents, and natural elements that grab my attention.
What do you like to do outside of photography?
Right now our baby girl Wynsli, has my heart. But I also enjoy spending time in our garden, camping, playing hockey, long drives, going to art museums and shows, charcoaling, and traveling.
What do you listen to while you edit?
Gregory Alan Isakov, Wild Rivers, Jess Jocoy, NF, Zach Bryan, sermons, and podcasts.
Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to?
New Zealand was the most impactful in my life. It was my first solo trip, so I learned a lot about myself. I also really found my eye in photography there. But Florence, Italy is also so special.
Sunrise or Sunset?
Sunrise. There is something special about the serenity of being alone with all the sights and sounds as the earth wakes up.
Are there any personal projects you are passionate about?
I recently made a coffee table book titled “Who Am I”. It is a documentation of self-discovery amidst our experiences with love and fear. It mixed my landscape fine art photography with my thoughts on finding purpose and facing fear with love. I have also begun to take on charcoal art, which has become a fun project for myself.
Favorite Quote?
I have two that I live by:
– “2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4
– “We took risks, we knew we took them; things have come out against us, and therefore we have no cause for complaint” Captain Robert Falcon Scott
