Long before I picked up a camera, I was painting — studying line, balance, composition. That foundation continues to inform the way I see. I still paint for the simple joy of it, returning to brush and canvas as a way to slow down and refine my eye.

Photography is a natural extension of that practice. I’m drawn to structure, movement, and light — creating images that feel composed, yet alive.

I was born and raised in Cincinnati, and this city still feels like home in the truest sense. I earned my degree in Visual Art from Northern Kentucky University, where I studied photography and graphic design.

These days, I live downtown and love being close to the energy of the city — morning walks past historic buildings, evenings on rooftops, and the occasional Skyline Chili craving that reminds me I’ll never fully leave my roots behind. Cincinnati has a rhythm and character all its own, and growing up here taught me to notice light, architecture, and the shifts of each season.

While Cincinnati is home, my work has taken me far beyond it. I’ve photographed professionally in Europe and continue to draw inspiration from my travels — particularly Italy, where architecture, texture, and quiet elegance influence the way I see.

Travel has refined my eye. It has slowed me down. It has taught me to notice light differently. Whether in San Diego, Paris, Alberobello, or my own city, I approach each photo project with the same intention: honoring the place, the atmosphere, and the story unfolding within it.

In addition to photographing others, I’ve spent time in front of the camera myself through modeling. That experience has deeply shaped the way I direct and support my clients.

I know how vulnerable it can feel to be photographed. I understand the subtle tension in your shoulders, the uncertainty of where to place your hands, the awareness of being observed. Because I’ve felt it too.

Being on both sides of the camera has made me more empathetic and more intuitive. It’s also given me the opportunity to learn from other talented photographers — observing how they guide, compose, and create. That perspective allows me to lead with clarity and calm, helping my clients feel natural rather than posed.

I’ve always been drawn to the chic minimalism of the 1990s — the clean silhouettes, understated fashion, and film photography that felt raw yet refined.

There’s something about that era that feels honest. Unfiltered. Effortless. The images weren’t over-produced; they relied on light, composition, and feeling. That sensibility continues to shape my work today. I’m inspired by simplicity, natural movement, and photos that feel timeless rather than trend-driven.

At home, life revolves around my Cavalier King Charles, Louie. He’s equal parts charming and dramatic, and the sweetest boy. He joins me on city walks, keeps me company during long editing days, and reminds me daily that joy lives in the small, quiet moments.