"Friend...I shake with this hand because my heart is on this side; the right hand does all manner of wickedness and I want this peace to last forever." -Crazy Horse

High energy and all smiles...A 6th generation Oregonian and having grown up in the shadows of the stunning Three Sisters Mountains meant that his early years were filled with hiking, snowboarding, fly-fishing, hunting, rafting, mountain biking...basically any outdoor activity. Graduating from the University of Oregon after a senior year abroad in Argentina, his adventures have taken him further afield and he hasn’t stopped moving since. His desire to constantly explore has resulted in him living in Costa Rica for over two years, working as a licensed officer eventually transitioning to a Photography Instructor aboard Lindblad /National Geographic Expedition ships in Alaska, Panama, Mexico, Antarctica, Iceland, Greenland, The Canadian Arctic and Costa Rica. His "work hard, play hard" motto combined with a bohemian upbringing has provided many unique opportunities and has certainly instilled an absolute phobia for the traditional 9-5...

Although Photography is still a passion and my camera is aways by my side, I rarely take on assignments these days and prefer the creative freedom to shoot when I feel called. My lifework has transitioned to land stewardship and for years have been caretaking / managing an incredible chunk of land in the heart of Central Oregon. I have devoted my life to build something beautiful and to honor this sacred land by restoring wildlife habitat and fighting against invasive development and sprawl. We live on land that was taken from its original inhabitants long ago and the denial of the atrocities suffered by humans, land and animals alike must be acknowledged. I witness daily how hurt and confused humans perpetuate their suffering by projecting their stories onto others or by denying that we are all suffering on some level. I believe it is our duty to no longer be “takers” but return to being “care-takers”. I ask that all look beyond short term gain and try to live a life in a good way and to end any sort of separating narratives. Be courageous to ask questions, be brave and not jump to judgements, and be kind to ask “How can I help?”.

I am here. I am willing to talk with anyone and I applaud those who have the courage to stand up for what they believe and who keep their hearts and minds open.