I first picked up a camera at 14 to document my friends and me riding—sparking a way to be more intentional about creative expression on both sides of the lens. After pursuing a career as an athlete and collaborating with incredibly talented creatives, my focus gradually shifted toward a more creative path. Producing and co-directing my own short films and branded content, while also working in the commercial film industry, eventually led me back to the medium where it all began: still photography.