This photography journey began when I was just a kid. One of my greatest influences was my grandfather, who had served in the military, taught in the public school system, and also pastored a small church in Ohio. I always admired my grandfather's ability to take on random hobbies and learn everything he could. I watched him do everything from woodworking, to airbrush painting, and even golf. Two of his passions that always stood out to me were photography and aviation. He used to own a Piper Cub airplane and fly around with my grandmother. Oddly enough, my life has followed my grandfather's footsteps in many ways. Though I have not served in the military, I have worked in the public and private school system as an English teacher, and also served as a Youth Director for a church in New York. As I have walked down this path, I have also developed a love for photography and aviation. I invested in my first "real" camera in 2024 and have been shooting ever since. I also studied like crazy and passed my Part 107 Drone Certification exam so I could fly as well (without spending as much money on an airplane of course).
It has been a great joy to chase down this dream. I look forward to putting that passion and energy into the visuals we create together!