DescriptioMy photography is a practice of witnessing. I use the camera not just to capture what’s visible, but to honor what’s felt—intimacy, tension, care, absence, joy. Each image is a quiet offering, a way of saying look closer or remember this.

I’m drawn to moments that might otherwise go unnoticed: light filtering through a window, a gesture between loved ones, a city holding both decay and brilliance. I often shoot in natural light, allowing shadows and reflections to play an active role in shaping the story.

As an artist and researcher, I see photography as both archive and inquiry. My lens moves with curiosity—sometimes still, sometimes in motion—but always searching for the emotional truth of a scene. My images don’t always aim to explain. They aim to hold space.n text goes here

The Native Tourist series delves into the dual experience of being both a local and an explorer within one's own familiar environment. It’s about rediscovering my city and learning to appreciate the small things and views that feel like home. This collection encourages viewers to embrace a renewed sense of wonder and curiosity, urging them to view their surroundings with a fresh perspective. By capturing both urban and natural landscapes, the series illustrates the contrast and harmony between the man-made and the organic, highlighting the richness found in everyday sights.

In pieces like "Streets of Gold" and "Holy Echoes," I explore the hidden treasures within the city, where light and shadow play across architectural structures, revealing unexpected beauty and spiritual resonance. "Liquid Gold" and "Celestial Canopy" capture moments of natural splendor within urban settings, suggesting a seamless blend of the cityscape with the expansive sky above.

"Fenced Illumination" and "Ephemera" delve into the fleeting moments of clarity and beauty that we often overlook in our day-to-day lives, emphasizing the importance of pausing and appreciating the transient nature of our environment. "Guided Beacons" serves as a metaphor for the guides and signs that direct us through both our physical and emotional landscapes, while "Paradise at the DIA" offers a moment of stillness and reflection amidst the hustle of city life.

"Sunset Dreams" encapsulates the theme of rediscovery—how the familiar can transform under different light, inviting a reconsideration of what we thought we knew about our own space. Each photograph in this series is deeply influenced by my creative abstract painting background, which informs my eye as a photographer. This allows me to see and capture the essence of my city in unique ways, bringing out the vibrant interplay of colors, textures, and forms.

Through Native Tourist, I invite the audience to journey with me as I rediscover the cityscape that has always been home, learning to appreciate the small details and vistas that often go unnoticed, but are rich with meaning and history. This series aligns with the overarching themes of "Brush and Focus," as it reflects on identity, self-expression, and the complex layers of our environments that shape who we are.

Description te"The Reclaimed Root" is a deeply personal journey into rediscovering and reconnecting with my own heritage and identity, as well as those of the vibrant communities that inspire me. This series draws from my reflections on the resilience and strength of marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ artists and people of color, whose stories have often been silenced or overlooked.

Inspired by my first paid photography gig with Quadre “REDD” Curry and the powerful work of King Khloe Katz’s “MAD” series, I have been moved to explore themes of visibility, self-expression, and reclamation. Quadre's dedication to pushing forward progressive media that focuses on people of color and the issues they face has significantly influenced my perspective. Similarly, King Khloe Katz’s embrace of rage and its transformative power as seen in “MAD” has inspired me to delve deeper into my own emotions and the process of reclaiming narratives.

In "The Reclaimed Root," each piece reflects an act of reclaiming—whether it’s a connection to ancestral heritage, a reassertion of personal identity, or an exploration of communal ties. I use bold colors, dynamic compositions, and textured layers to symbolize the complexity and beauty of our roots. Gold leaf and glossy accents represent the hidden treasures within our histories, while the use of red conveys both passion and defiance.xt goes here