I’m a photographer and director of photography with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, collaboration, and the intersection of still and moving images. My work is driven by curiosity, human connection, and a love of light—both natural and constructed.

I’ve been a photographer since the age of two, when my dad first put his Canon F-1 film camera in my hands. Growing up in Chicago, I developed an early fascination with images and the stories they could tell. That curiosity became a commitment in high school, where photojournalism classes introduced me to the power of meeting people, traveling to new places, and documenting real lives.

I went on to attend Syracuse University, where I both majored and minored in photography through the Newhouse School of Public Communications. During college, I worked alongside numerous photographers on studio sets and began expanding into film, taking on roles as a director of photography and deepening my understanding of lighting, collaboration, and visual narrative across mediums.

I’m a highly skilled photographer with a strong ability to communicate, lead, and bring people together. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding teams toward a shared creative vision, whether on set or in the classroom.

Throughout all four years of college, I participated in the Alexia Fall Workshop, an intensive documentary photography program that sharpened my approach to long-form storytelling and ethical image-making.

My creative interests are deeply rooted in film and the evolving relationship between photography and cinema. I’m especially drawn to exploring how sound and music can enhance imagery and shape emotional experience.

Currently, I serve as the Dynamic Lead Photographer for the Newhouse School of Public Communications, where I apply advanced lighting techniques from my coursework to create portraits of notable students and faculty. Alongside this role, I work as a freelance photographer and director of photography, taking on assignments as they arise.