One day in High School I began looking at National Geographic’s best photos of 2014. In that moment, I think it really dawned on me how much I love photos and the stories they tell. When I was a kid I would always flip through magazines and books looking for the photos, and not reading anything. I still do that today as an adult. I’ve always just loved looking at photos and feeling the emotion each and every one conveys, so I decided to get a camera for myself.

What is in your eyes craftsmanship?

In my eyes, craftsmanship is having a picture in your head of what you want to create, and actually delivering that exact vision in real life.

Which place in the world inspires you the most?

I can never decide. It’s always a toss up between the ocean coast and the mountains and wilderness.  To be honest, I think whatever location I’m at   inspires me the most. There’s beauty everywhere.

How do you implement your own style in everything you create?

I try to use inspirations outside of photography to incorporate my own style, whether that’s music and the guitar or building a fire  (which I love).  I always  want a photo I take to tell the viewer a little bit about who I am.