STATEMENT
Growing up, nothing had a bigger influence on me than skateboarding. Navigating through NYC with my skateboard and a camera since the age of 13, I became very curious about the culture and interested in the lifestyle, which inspired me to capture what I was seeing. I was exposed to art, fashion, and a culture focused around being independent and experiencing life. In my work, my goal is to depict the beauty of urban chaos, while also documenting the clash between the decades.
Growing up, nothing had a bigger influence on me than skateboarding. Navigating through NYC with my skateboard and a camera since the age of 13, I became very curious about the culture and interested in the lifestyle, which inspired me to capture what I was seeing. I was exposed to art, fashion, and a culture focused around being independent and experiencing life. In my work, my goal is to depict the beauty of urban chaos, while also documenting the clash between the decades.
As well as photographing skateboarding and culture, I ventured into the commercial field for reliable work, which became very rewarding by learning other aspects of production. I am constantly reminded to push boundaries and show the reality of life. In this reel, I express the notion of following your own path and being different. My photographic background has influenced me to learn how to deal with uncomfortable situations and push myself in learning new things. I look at my cinematic work as an extension of my photography and am excited for what is next.