I create honest, story-driven photography shaped by wild places, raw emotion, and the overlooked beauty of the Southern Appalachian.
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I create landscape photography that feels immersive, emotional, and real. My work focuses on texture, depth, and natural contrasts, capturing places in ways that feel both powerful and personal. I’m drawn to creating images that hold weight, tell stories, and reflect a genuine connection to the world around me.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration by paying attention—watching how light, season, and atmosphere can completely reshape a place. Being outside keeps me grounded and reminds me that no two moments are ever the same. That constant change pushes me to create work that feels honest, intentional, and deeply connected.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d use $25,000 to create more stability and opportunity for my family while building something truly our own. It would help create freedom, open new doors, and allow me to keep growing the work I believe in. More than anything, it would be a foundation—something meaningful that supports the people I love while helping me build a lasting future.
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