I am an Oregon native and have been shooting photos for over 15 years. I love being outdoors, seeing the raw, hidden beauty that is out there, and just waiting for someone to explore it and see it. While growing up, I went on hunting and camping trips with my family, and I loved every second of it. When I got older, I fell in love with water sports and devoted my time and energy to wakeboarding and wakeskating. After many years of riding, I started taking photos and videos of friends who also rode. I got my photos published in some water sports magazines and even made a full-length DVD back in 2008 called Not What Cha Think. As with any sport, injuries happen, and after many years of hurting myself, I started to slow down on the water sports and putting my body on the line. I started hiking again, going to all the places I did as a kid but with a camera. That was when I finally rediscovered my passion for the outdoors, and I knew I had to share what I saw with others. Taking photos and videos was the perfect way for me to share what I saw or felt while I was out there.I Love the outdoors, and I love shooting photos and videos.