Local photojournalist & cinematographer dignifying through documenting.

Words & images can shift reality. They provoke movement, stir compassion, break stigmas, tell of truth, and generate thankfulness. I am continually awed by my experiences that affirm those capabilities! This captivated me when I was in high school, and I began searching for ways to make the world better through these two mediums. I’ve had the opportunity to do this through hosting street interviews, creatively directing an art & theology publication, documenting for local businesses, and co-creating a live gallery in Boston. If we can bridge gaps with understanding through art - then let’s!

I’m based in Columbus, OH, but have formerly worked in Chicago, IL where I received my Bachelor’s studying theology and photojournalism at Moody Bible Institute. I’m currently a News Reporter for a hyperlocal newspaper, The Messenger, but also have experience being a Creative Director of an Art & Theology Journal Publication ‘Thin Space’, an Editor in Chief of Moody Bible Institute’s ARCH Yearbook, and an Executive Director of an evangelistic photojournalism ministry called The City’s Gospel.

Above all, I want to dignify people. I allow individuals to speak for themselves as much as they can, create imagery with integrity, and deeply value honesty with each depiction. I feel so passionate about honoring these individuals and their personhood over their circumstances or the content they’re able to provide. I believe in this so much I dedicated a final thesis to it in college, and you can read excerpts on my ethics page here. I believe that content produced can do good, but I never want to miss the opportunity for good within the documenting process!

I'd love to work with you and whatever vision you have! Click the envelope icon at the bottom of the page and we can start the conversation.