I've loved taking photos as long as I can remember. In my closet, there are boxes upon boxes of experimental images that I took with kid-friendly cameras in the early 90s, each carefully paired with their sets of negatives, that I can't bring myself to throw away. Photos through plane windows. Photos of my childhood bedroom. Themed photos of my guinea pig dressed up in costumes. Pretty much anything a typical kid experienced, I photographed. I just loved the magic of capturing a moment followed by the anticipation of waiting to see how it would turn out.

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My interest in photography continued through college, and I eagerly purchased a series of point-and-shoot digital cameras as the emerging technology continued to improve. I started to hone in on the types of images I wanted to create, and then the magic started when a friend gave me my first SLR in 2003. Nearly the entire first roll of film I shot on that camera featured the architecture and textures of Richmond, Virginia, where I had just moved for graduate school. (I still love many of those shots and, if you're interested, you can find them here.) 

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My passion lies in documenting the beauty of spaces and places. I love telling the story of what makes a thoughtfully crafted environment special and creating images that make people feel as if they have experienced it firsthand.

I'm based in Minneapolis, but available to travel and shoot for a wide range of clients including architecture and interior design firms, commercial developers, brands and corporations, advertising agencies, cities and park boards, historical organizations, and hotels and resorts.

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I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and I've also lived in Miami, Seattle, and San Francisco. Before Round Three, I worked as an advertising art director, stationery manufacturer, and gift shop owner. In my free time, I enjoy working on personal photography projects, gardening, and traveling with my family.