I live in the East Bay with my wife and three of my six children. So I know how to operate in the crazy, fun chaos of life. I’ve learned to celebrate my family through my journey as a photographer. I began photographing professionally in 2007 in Miami; while serving in the Coast Guard, I started slowly building my photography business. I learned lighting, composition, and posing from some of the best in Miami. I left the magazine to pursue my MFA from Academy of Art University.  My time at the Academy of Art University has allowed me to experiment with different photography and photographic techniques. What I like most To me, being a photographer is like reading a good book. The personalities and backstories I encounter daily allow me to grow deeply and richly from others’ experiences.