Approach

My work lives at the intersection of water, movement, and human presence. I shoot in and around the ocean, often on location and often in motion. Natural light, real environments, and people who belong in them are central to how I build images.

I approach photography as an act of attention. Rather than imposing a look or moment, I allow what is already unfolding to surface.

What I Do

My projects often include surf and water-based brand campaigns, lifestyle imagery shot on location, and fashion editorials that emphasize movement and texture. Many assignments are designed as content libraries that support web, social, and print, with short-form motion captured alongside stills when appropriate.Background

I began underwater photography in 2007 after acquiring my first housing. Before photography, I was a competitive swimmer and spent much of my life training and moving in the ocean. That background continues to inform how I work in dynamic conditions, where timing, awareness, and adaptability matter.

In the Water

My underwater work is built around mobility and awareness. I work with a minimal setup to stay responsive to changing conditions.

Most underwater imagery is captured while free diving on a single breath. Light, clarity, current, and swell are treated as part of the image, not obstacles to be controlled.

Still and Motion

I work across still photography and short-form motion, often capturing both within the same production. This allows for a cohesive visual language and a more flexible set of deliverables across campaigns, social, and editorial use.

Post-Production

All imagery is professionally color-corrected with a restrained post-production approach. I prioritize natural color, tone, and continuity across a body of work. Heavy compositing or manipulation is rarely part of my process unless specifically requested.

Scale and Crew

I am typically hired as the photographer or cinematographer on small, focused crews. This approach allows for speed, flexibility, and a lighter footprint, especially in water-based or remote environments.

For larger productions, I collaborate with a trusted network of creative producers, editors, stylists, and crew, scaling the team as needed while keeping the process efficient and aligned.

Licensing and Commissions

I am primarily available for commercial commissions, including brand campaigns, editorial projects, and content libraries. Select imagery from my archive is available for commercial licensing, with usage tailored to scope, duration, and distribution.

Location

Available for campaigns, editorials, content libraries, and ongoing brand partnerships.

Based in Hawaii. Available worldwide.