Wanderer, award-winning photographer, environmental activist, animal lover.
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I was born in the Pacific Northwest and have lived here my entire life. During my childhood, nature was my teacher, along with my parents and school. I spent much of my time outdoors playing in the mud, climbing trees, and observing wildlife. This is a major reason why my love of nature shows up in my photography and graphic design work. Although I do not limit myself to the subjects I photograph, I enjoy capturing images of animals and nature the most, along with documenting my traveling experiences. As long as I can remember, I have had a deep connection with the natural world.
The majority of my photographs and graphic design work aim to magnify pattern, shape, and color because of their visual appeal. I also focus on bringing attention to the beauty of hidden or ordinary things such as a plant pushing through cracked concrete or an old rusty truck on the side of a road.
As a self-diagnosed perfectionist, the process of a graphic design project can be both frustrating and therapeutic. At the beginning of the project I have an idea of what I want to express, but it takes much time and thought to create the image from what I see in my mind. Once I have the basic layout, the process becomes a way of releasing emotion whether it is excitement, bliss, grief, or anxiety. When the project is finished, I feel a profound sense of fulfillment even if the image is not exactly what I intentionally envisioned.
I enjoy learning and I am always hungry for new knowledge and experience. I believe that may be one reason why I feel the need to travel with a camera in my hand. Traveling can be uncomfortable, messy, and sometimes heartbreaking. However, it opens up opportunities for new experiences with culture, belief systems, conservation, and human interaction. It pushes one’s comfort level and pulls on the heartstrings. Traveling is also necessary for artistic development; it changes perspective and expands the mind.
