By day, I work in finance—but most of my time outside of that is spent outside, usually with a camera not too far away. Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up with disposable cameras and point-and-shoots, always trying to hold onto places and moments, even before I knew what to do with them.

It started to take shape in college while I was leading camping and hiking trips in Washington, D.C. I took an intro photography class, picked up a Nikon D3200, borrowed a few lenses, and started bringing it along on trips because I wanted something better than my phone. Before long, I was getting up before first light, hiking in the dark, and learning as I went.

Colorado made it all easier—and harder in the right ways. Bigger landscapes, more weather, longer days outside. It pushed me to be more patient, more intentional, and more connected to where I am when I’m shooting.

What started as a way to document trips has turned into something more grounded—a reason to get out, to pay attention, and to share a perspective shaped by time spent outdoors.