Fashion nominee

I went to a place where the sand meets the sky, a desolate land vast enough to foster my aspirations. An oasis to realize my visions, and to stand toe to toe with my predecessors. A manifestation of what I had learned from the greats, pouring everything I had into stepping beyond their shadow. To create a series that was masterful.

This series is attributed to my growth and to the legends I studied in this self taught journey over the last decade.

“Many people who excel are self taught.” - Herb Ritts

My art making journey through photograph

It started with posing in front of the lens

as well as firing the shutter

it took me on travels

to Spain

to South Africa

to Italy

my journey has humbled me

to how how much I had to learn

how small we are

how vast the lands are

as much as I learned about people through portraiture

I learned just as much about myself

I’ve found solace in nature

I expressed my love for painting through still lives

Everything has a breath

And within that breath

I’m beginning to capture

The essence of our existence




Hasselblad Masters Finalist 2021



Education

Chicago Photography Academy (2013-2014)

Orms School of Photography Cape Town: Creative Darkroom (2017)



Exhibitions

Where I Live: Solo Show (2014)

Orms Student Show (2017)

Oak Park Art League: Portrait Show (2018)

Chicago Flower and Garden Show (2018)

Lens Scratch 2021 FAVORITE PHOTO Exhibition (2022)

The Holy Art 'TRANSITIONS' Virtual Exhibition (2022)



Publication

Obvious Magazine (2019)

Flanelle Magazine (2021 & 2022)

The Portrait Project | Volume Three #37 (2021)

Mob Journal NEW WAVE | VOLUME FIVE | ISSUE #10 (2021)

Mob Journal NEW WAVE | VOLUME SIX | ISSUE #10 (2021)