Almost two decades ago, I planted both feet firmly in the world of falling snow, moving water and massive stone. As extreme sports entered the American mainstream, I was there to tell the stories of athletes like climbing legend Chris Sharma, Kayaking pioneer Eric Jackson and world champion surfer Lisa Anderson. Editors at National Geographic Adventure, The New York Times Magazine and Sports Illustrated continually turn to me to bring them captivating, memorable images from the world’s wild edges. I’ve waded across crocodile-infested rivers in Papua New Guinea, lost cameras to Saharan Desert sand storms and suffered through blizzards in the Andes. It’s an odyssey of unforgettable stories, dawn light and timeless images.
As my career evolved, I began looking for new challenges. I knew what raw adventure looked like. Couldn’t that wild essence be crafted in a controlled environment? I quickly discovered that the lessons learned in the tumultuous realm of shifting light and rapid movement apply to meticulously orchestrated commercial shots. When Anheuser-Busch, Nike or Apple needs a passionate photographer to help shape a multi-million dollar advertising plan, they count on my team to not =only produce a multi-day shoot complete with locations, talent, wardrobe, hair and makeup, but most importantly, to create striking images that embody the core of any given brand campaign.
For all passionate people, the lines between work and play are hazy. As I’ve grown, so has my passion for telling stories through photography. When I’m not on assignment, I’m at home in Lake Tahoe where chasing adventures is as simple as opening the back door to three-feet of newly fallen snow, miles of unexplored trails and thousands of untold stories.
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