I’m a 19-year-old wildlife photographer based in the Bay Area, California.

I photograph wildlife with the same sense of wonder I’ve had since I was a kid. My goal is to connect—to nature, to animals, to what matters—and to help others do the same.

I grew up loving wildlife, dinosaurs, and the natural world. I was the kid picking up snakes, reptiles, and bugs, fascinated by every living thing I could find. I spent my childhood outdoors—camping, exploring, and hiking across California, Utah, and Colorado. When I was 14, I went commercial fishing in Alaska, which exposed me to even more of the natural world and deepened my respect for wildlife.

Photography came naturally to me.

I began taking photos on my iPhone, focusing on composition and understanding the basics. In my senior year of high school, I got my first camera and taught myself how to shoot in manual mode. Everything clicked.

I built a foundation and began photographing birds. Then, I found a hawk. I was in love.

At night, I would hear a pair of great horned owls calling in my neighborhood. After falling in love with wildlife photography, I knew I had to find them. I did—and spent four months photographing them almost daily. In that time, I learned so much about owls, their behavior, and how to find them.

Today, I photograph wildlife with a focus on presence, patience, and connection—bringing curiosity and care to every image I make.