Originally from Chicago, now bouncing back and forth from Los Angeles, I am a 23 year old college senior with a BFA in Film/TV studies. What I do — Writing, Photography, Filmmaking and Storytelling. Some of the influences in the artist world — Lewis Baltz, Robert Adams, Wim Wenders, John Ohara, Raymond Carver, Brian Eno, Leonard Cohen, Edward Hopper, Robby Muller, Paul Thomas Anderson, Terrence Malik and many more.
In the film world — I am currently working within small roles on commercials and films within the professional realm. For myself - I am writing screenplays, directing, producing and shooting short films, music videos and short documentaries. On the road to a feature. Striving to reflect our world and various moments and emotions we endure as people on screen.
In the writing world — If I’m not doing anything, I’m writing. And if I’m not writing, I’m not doing anything. Since my first English class, writing is something I grabbed ahold of. Short stories are my bag, but am currently writing my first book.
In the photography world — I picked up a film camera when I was 15. I can’t paint. I wish I could. But I found that film can emulate a painting- look if you mix various techniques and elements. As this is what I go for in my work, I naturally attempt to make each photo seem as if it was taken in the past. As the nostalgic mundane is what I innately float to. I bring a camera everywhere I go. Each photo, each frame, is an instant story that becomes timeless. All photos within the archive are taken on various cameras and lenses, all on various stocks of 35mm and 120 film.