I just want to photograph people I like, for people I like. And I like a lot of people.
About 15 years ago, I had a realization that opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about photography. I used to hesitate when it came to photographing people, but then I started to see that those who’ve been through something - or are still in the thick of it - want to share their story. They want to be seen. Whether it’s something beautiful, painful, messy, or just very human - they want to be acknowledged and recognized. But only if it feels safe. Only if the interest is real.
Boom.
So funnily (is that even a word?), I now only photograph people. I’m not being a snob about landscapes or fashion photography or product shots… they just don’t light a spark. Making a connection and telling a story is what fills my tank, and if the ability to do that doesn’t exist, I wouldn’t be doing justice to a client or a project.
Instead, I bring a documentary and narrative style to all my professional work. Regardless of the assignment, I show up with honesty, curiosity, and heart. Not just because it’s how I try to move through the world, but also because the heart, as we all know, tells a better story than the brain ever could.
I love people who are passionate about one thing and go all in. I love people who do the glamorous and unglamorous jobs that keep everything running. I love people who are on the front lines, doing the work that needs to be done. I love people who show up every day, even when it’s hard. Those are the people I want to photograph.
What I want to document is the good stuff. Resilience. Quiet triumphs. The deep bonds people have - with each other or the places they call home. I’m drawn to what feels hopeful and human—moments that reflect our shared humanity and remind us what really matters. That’s the stuff I’ll always say yes to. Because I love my job.
"Can you please try to be a little more in focus?"