Mountains and desert spaces have a strong grip on my life. I grew up in Texas but made my way out west as fast as I could, and eventually landed in the Eastern Sierra. Bishop is the best home I could have imagined. Most winter days you'll find me bouldering in the Buttermilks with the homies, and every July, I make my way to Rocklands in South Africa — some of the best bouldering on earth.

In my life, connection is the value that always rises to the top — to people, to places, to the work itself. Photography, climbing, art-making: different ways of paying close attention to something and building a real relationship with it. That's exactly what I want for my couples too — not just good photos, but a day that actually feels like you, surrounded by the people and places you love.

With a BFA in Sculpture and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art, I have a unique arts perspective that influences all of my life and photography style. Curious about that phase of my life? You can see my sculptural work here.