I grew up in a small town in Michigan. I have also lived in Chicago, Colorado, and currently reside near Nashville.
My passion for photography started in the military, where I served as a US Army photographer. I photographed everything from aerial to portraits. I spent my nights reading and experimenting. I studied artists such as Elliott Erwitt, Ralph Gibson, and Mark Steinmetz who are just a few of my inspirations.
Upon my honorable discharge, I attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and shortly after became a commercial photographer. I was pretty successful doing that, but within the past 8 years or so, I wanted to get back to the type of photography I love, storytelling. I changed day job and am now a creative project manager. I spend my free time walking around, meeting people and taking pictures. I am currently working on a couple of bodies of work and looking for advice and avenues to share them.
