I’ve been drawn to photography ever since I was a kid, playing around with my dad’s ancient film cameras and his digitals from the 2000s. One day in high school, I decided to pick up his camera and actually put it to work. What started with soccer games turned into basketball, track, and rowing, and before I knew it, I wasn’t just shooting sports—I was capturing families, baby showers, and moments that truly matter to people.

To me, the essence of photography isn’t the art of action—it’s the art of observation. You have to understand the moment to fully capture it. So when I pick up a camera, I’m always thinking about how to capture an experience that goes beyond the single moment in front of me.