Will you share a photo that reflects your work?  What is the story behind this photo?

What is your most exciting career move or change?

I’ve been a photographer as long as l can remember.  I was working as a landscape photographer in Seattle, and one day I saw an image by Irving Penn.  The subject was a model that he eventually married.  That photograph literally changed my life and shifted my focus to portraits and weddings.  I was inspired.

How would you describe your style?

Simple, clean and beautiful.  My goal is modern, yet timeless and elegant.  I stay away from trendy photography and strive to create images that will look good years from now.  I try to capture the essence of a person behind their everyday face or the face they show the world.  I love to capture something more powerful and meaningful.  As a photographer, it’s my responsibility to record the world accurately, and not just be a good photographer— but a great one.

What one piece of equipment is most important to you?

My 35 mm lens. It’s a great lens for photojournalism and portraits and has little distortion compared to super wide angle lenses and fisheye lenses.

What is something about you that will never change?

My drive to be a great photographer.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Argentina is so naturally beautiful, and it has a mixture of European, Asian and Native influences.  I would love to capture the diversity in the landscapes and people.

I would be a cinematographer.  I love creating moving images.