Hello! I’m a photographer based in Arizona, but raised in the Pacific Northwest. I am very interested in wildlife and protecting the environment they live in. In particular, I’m passionate about one the symbols of Western Washington, the Southern Resident Orcas. My dream is to eventually photograph this amazing community of orcas and raise awareness of some of the factors leading to their plight.
I started photography at the end of 2023 and I’m still learning tons every time go out to take photos. My long term goal is to help inspire change through the art of wildlife and landscape photography. Photography is a powerful medium to educate and inspire others, and I’m constantly keeping this in mind when I go out to take pictures.
Some photographers that I draw inspiration from for both their photographic abilities and their work with wildlife / ecosystem protection are Tom Mangelsen, Christina Mittermeier, and Paul Nicklen, among others.
