"Travel often - fight like hell - live free"
Just Some of Clients I've had the pleasure of working with
Brush Creek Distillery
Templeton Distillery
Altar Spirits
So... you'd like to know a little about me?
Born in San Luis Obispo, California—raised all around the United States.
My family was never rich, and it was apparent that staying in California wouldn't be an option, and middle America became my home for most of my life. We could never travel far or wide, but we still would manage weekends and travel a few hours from whatever working-class, middle-America town we lived in at the time. I grew to see the beauty in the areas of the world others would flat out ignore. My big international moment in life would come when I was able to use my educational trust to fly to Italy and take part in a local archeological dig. I had never been out of the country before, and my eyes had just been opened to the wider world. This would form the backbone for my entire life going forward.
Keeping my memories alive
I have a condition known as Aphantasia, a neurological condition not allowing me to visualize things in my head. Memories are all ones and zeros instead of a clear picture. My photos are the only way I can keep these places, people, and moments alive in my own head.
Brass Tax (spirits industry)
I've paid my way to the position I am in today. I am unique in the Spirits photography field as I have intimate knowledge of the entire chain of sale. I worked my way through the service industry, from bartender to bar manager and finally as a bar consultant. I spent years crafting cocktails and putting my previous sales experience to good use selling the story of the products I would directly sell to the final customer. I have also worked intimately with a distillery on the production floor—in both packaging and distilling. That experience gave me a greater understanding of the manufacturing process.
Keeping my memories alive
I have a condition known as Aphantasia, a neurological condition not allowing me to visualize things in my head. Memories are all ones and zeros instead of a clear picture. My photos are the only way I can keep these places, people, and moments alive in my own head.
Brass Tax (spirits industry)
I've paid my way to the position I am in today. I am unique in the Spirits photography field as I have intimate knowledge of the entire chain of sale. I worked my way through the service industry, from bartender to bar manager and finally as a bar consultant. I spent years crafting cocktails and putting my previous sales experience to good use selling the story of the products I would directly sell to the final customer. I have also worked intimately with a distillery on the production floor—in both packaging and distilling. That experience gave me a greater understanding of the manufacturing process.
I have been a part of every single step of spirits sales and manufacturing to the point I can translate that into my photography and help tell your story through my art. I’ve worked with major brands like Templeton Distillery, Spearhead Global, and the distillery at Brush Creek Ranch. I've had my work featured in American Whiskey Magazine, Food & Beverage Magazine, and Men's Journal.com.
Running towards bombs (conflict jounalist)
Now I use my photographic talents in a journalistic fashion to shed light on the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The battle for democracy is something I deeply believe in, and Ukraine is on the frontlines of that fight. Being a fully independent journalist has allowed me to cover the less reported elements of this country at war - This is where I differ from my fellow journalists. Instead of focusing on the war itself, I get to show the country at war. I spend a lot of time with volunteers, historians, and activists.
I aim to show the stories that often go underreported. Speaking with the grieving family of a fallen soldier, a volunteer working to help return kidnapped Ukrainian children from Russia, and a Mayor who stood up to the Russian invaders when his town was occupied. My photos you can see on my website here and my videos you can find on my YouTube.
