I purchased my first camera during my senior year of high school while working as a cook at a country club in Pasadena, CA. At a time when I felt lost, art had always been a constant in my life, and photography quickly became an outlet—a way to capture the world when I didn’t have the words. I began using my photos as references for painting and even submitted them as part of my AP Art exam.

While in high school, I enrolled in an after-school Art History course at Pasadena City College. The professor mentioned the study abroad opportunities at PCC, which inspired me to apply for the Florence Program. In the summer leading up to that trip, I bought my first drone along with a few more cameras. That investment paid off—not just in experience, but in opportunity. I was awarded a creative scholarship to document the entire program.

After returning from Florence, I spent months editing the footage and teaching myself Adobe software. I enrolled in several film courses over the next semesters. I’ve now taken a break from school after receiving three Associate Degrees and finding consistent work mainly doing lighting. I also do photography and video work too.

I started to work small jobs on set during 2024 while going to school for cinematography. During 2025 I made a lot more connections and established myself as a Gaffer after purchasing a good amount of lighting equipment. During the end of 2026 I decided to purchase a new production van for more space. I picked a 2022 E-Transit because of the cost savings on electric and at the price I was able to afford a high roof van.