about
At the heart of my creative practice is a fascination with how photography constructs and deconstructs reality. Photography has been a constant presence in my life since high school when I first developed film in a darkroom and learned to appreciate the power of photographic images. My passion for the craft deepened during my time as a C-130 loadmaster in the Air Force, where I used my camera to document my travels across five continents. Photography became my means of translating diverse cultures and landscapes into a visual language, allowing me to process and share the experiences that shaped my worldview. Cities particularly fascinated me with how their architecture, streets, and spaces influence human interaction and identity.
Boston, the city that first inspired me, remains central to my artistic focus. Growing up in the suburbs and spending summers working in my grandfather's diner in South Boston, I developed an intimate connection to the city's culture. From the energy of Haymarket Square, where we would shop among the pushcarts for produce for the diner, to walking the path of history along the Freedom Trail, the dynamic interplay between Boston's historical and contemporary landscapes has always intrigued me. My urban work explores the tension in how colonial-era structures stand in quiet defiance against a skyline punctuated by glass and steel. Through my lens, I seek to emphasize the beauty of contrast to evoke a sense of place and history, inviting viewers to connect the spaces I photograph.
