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Born and raised in Upland, California I grew up playing baseball, going to church, surfing, and rock climbing with my three brothers. I developed a passion for photography through the activities I was involved in. I specifically remember an early morning surfing with my friends. Paddling out, seeing the early golden sunlight shine through the winter spray behind the waves. I thought to myself “I wish everyone could see this.”. The passion for photography was born.
Since then, with the help of many special people, I have continued to learn photography, videography, editing, and many other forms of art that come with the territory. People have come to play a central role in my art. The beauty that God created is all around us but at the very center of that beauty are the people he created with all of their stories, quirks, and personalties. It is with this reality in mind that I passionately chase the sunsets in the desert, the ocean spray of morning surf, and the stories of heartfelt moments and beautiful people.