Photographer, Father

I’ve been shooting in one way or another since I was a kid — my father gave me my first camera in kindergarten, and I never put it down for long. I took the scenic route to doing it for a living: philosophy in undergrad, a law degree, then a move to New York to get married. It was becoming a stay-at-home dad, studying for the bar, that put the camera back in my hands in earnest — and it grew, naturally, into a career doing what I’ve always loved: acting as an observer and celebrant of others’ lives, both small and large.

Being a father is why I care about the work the way I do. Families deserve real, authentic photographs of their lives, and too often the only camera on hand is an iPhone. Making this art form genuinely accessible to families — not a luxury, not a production — has always been the point.

The same goes for the nonprofits I work with in Portland, like ALS Northwest. They bring genuine, enthusiastic good to their communities, and it’s my pleasure to be involved — to meet the people they serve and see those heroes succeed and be celebrated.

Clients tell me the shoots feel smooth, that I’m flexible when plans change, and that the photos come back fast. That fits how I work: meet people where they are, and shape things around what they need.

If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to hear about your family or your event — start with an inquiry.