Forget rose-colored filters and whimsical narratives. For me, photography is a scalpel, dissecting moments with precision and intent. It’s about harnessing light, not chasing it, shaping visuals that resonate like a gut punch, not a daydream. Every frame is a deliberate statement, a calculated composition that speaks my truth, not someone else’s story.
But beneath the surface of precision, a silent observer peeks out. The rasp of weathered leather, the vibrant pulse of a city skyline at dusk, the quiet defiance in a child’s eyes – these are the textures and stories that photography lets me dissect and hold close. They’re the whispers I carry with me into everything I create.
In an interior design project, a photograph of a windswept desert might whisper of resilience, becoming the foundation for a space that evokes a sense of enduring strength. A visual design campaign might draw its power from the raw energy captured in a dancer’s leap, igniting a brand with the same passion. Destination marketing, once a dry list of facts, might come alive with the bustling activity of a city square and a pop-up concert at dusk frozen in time, transporting viewers to that exact moment.
Photography isn’t just a tool for documentation; it’s a subtle brushstroke, a whispered insight that adds depth and dimension to the world around me. It lets me translate the intangible into sensory experiences that linger long after the click of the shutter. And that, in the end, is the essence of every creative endeavor I touch, be it the space we inhabit, the message we convey, or the journey we design.
My eyes catch some things quickly, and some things at random, but I always want a camera close by to try and capture those unique moments as they happen.
I have been an amateur photographer since my time in college. Since then, I’ve added special equipment and taken a few courses to continue building my photo portfolio and skills. I do it mostly for fun, but it comes in really handy when the need for stock imagery arises and I have a treasure trove of stuff I can dig through for just the right addition to a piece I’m working on.
I enjoy finding unique angles, using depth of field creatively, capturing fine details in textures, and freezing objectively cool moments in time. If a picture brings to mind an emotion, sense of touch, or a specific sound then I know it’s going to be something that can enhance a visual piece or space.