Look deep into shallow water… I live photography.

Not every road in this life brings means to an end. Not everyone will fulfill their hearts deepest desires… And those that do take on such an enormous weight that neither I or you could realize without putting our-self in their place. Did I see myself as wanting to become a photographer when I was 13? Nope. I wasn’t born into it. I wasn’t handed a camera as a kid. I fell into what I have become and I am so grateful for this.

I am a professional photographer. I’m 22 years old, living in Knoxville, Tennessee.

As generous as life may seem, it holds a cloak over its self. Only a select few of us will unveil what’s beneath… I don’t know what life has in store for me, nor do I second guess any decision I have made in the past. I am here, this is now and I am strapped in. Waiting patiently to claim what is mine. I’m not looking to strike gold… I’m looking to discover who I am and what my purpose is. Have I already done this?

If only questions were as they depict themselves to be. I adore this life and all those who surround me, not because I have to but because I desire to understand what is within each and every one of us. We are so foolish to think that we can light the wet torch retrieved from the damp wall and walk blind, helpless, through this cave alone.

It doesn’t take much to realize you are nothing. It takes so much to realize you are something… This is me. This is what I define art as.

Take from this what you will. I am not looking for personal glory.

What do you shoot? I am an editorial photographer. People, music, commercial.
Define your style? Dramatic, edgy.. Cinematic. (Always evolving.)
If you had to pick one? Music portraiture.
…Art is? The definition of one’s self.

Do you process all of your photos yourself?
Yes, I put a lot of effort into post-processing as it is crucial, along with a properly exposed image in camera, to attain the style of image I am going for.

Where will you be 10 years from now?
Traveling the world. Experiencing anything and everything that life has to offer. I will focus primarily on editorial, commercial & music portraiture.

Off camera lighting is a huge part of my style and makes an unreal impact. I have dumped many hours into learning my equipment and I know my gear inside & out. I have worked with multiple pro photographers in the Knoxville area, shooting weddings, engagement sessions, portrait sessions, so on and so forth. I started around early 2007. I would rarely pick up my camera. It never once crossed my mind that a few years later I would be working towards a career in photography.

The school stuff didn’t work out for me, it never was my thing. Prior to photography I was heavy into freelance webdesign. Art has always been a part of who I am and always will be, as I feel that art is vital to our stature in life.  I am a firm believer that if you truly know yourself, anything is possible.