About Me
I’m a wildlife camera operator passionate about telling visual stories that inspire you to preserve our natural world, and by extension, ourselves.
I bring a hard work ethic and a sense of humor to production. I have experience assisting with camera equipment, lighting setups, and grip needs. I am fast on my feet and when I don’t know something, I only need to be taught once.
My camera operating experience is primarily long lens work that showcases the intimate details that grace the world around us. I love the challenge of birds in flight, and quite a few shots are showcased in my reel.
Growing up, I was always outside, always exploring the backyard and the beach. I was captivated (as many are) by the photographs in the National Geographic magazines I received every month as a gift from my grandpa. I hope to inspire others in a similar way with my work.
I’m based in San Luis Obispo, California and willing to travel to wherever the wolves are howling.
Read a brief synopsis of my journey below, or see my full resume.
2026
Flight Feathers is currently on the festival circuit, sign up here for updates. It premiered in January at two weekend screenings as part of the 2026 Morro Bay Bird Festival. In September it was selected for the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival.
2025
Flight Feathers finished post production.
2024
I shot my short film Flight Feathers and followed the hawk’s perilous journey from eagle nest to rescue to rehab.
Since April, I’m a mentee of photographer and camera trapper, Roy Dunn, who started camera trapping 30 years ago with medium format cameras and a trigger system he designed. He has spent the past decade capturing stills and video of mountain lions in the greater Los Angeles area. He’s moved to my area, and I’m learning all about the Cognisys camera trap system as well as flash photography, both of which are exciting developments.
2021
I joined a FarmLore Films production of The Biggest Little Farm Series at Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, CA. It will be released on YouTube on November 8th, 2026.
I started as a Production Intern, was quickly promoted to Production Assistant, and finally landed as Assistant Camera. In that 6 months, I acquired the skills and confidence needed to effectively assist on a wildlife or documentary production.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ARRI Amira, Canon CN20, RED V-Raptor, and Canon C500 II. I also gained experience with Camtraptions (Sony A7S IIIs) camera traps and the Phantom VEO both standalone and tethered.
I can’t share many BTS photos here yet, but here I am at a remote PTZ control board in a hide at night waiting for a critter :)
2019
I saw my student film Backyard Wildlife from idea to completion, and it won best youth wildlife film at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. I brainstormed the rough idea, filmed, edited, wrote the voiceover, did color correction, edited some more, and then sent in at the last possible second! It was an 8 week project with a final cost of $300 (for professional voiceover recording), and an amazing learning experience.
2017
I took a photography and Lightroom workshop in Yellowstone with Cindy Goeddel which blossomed into a 6 year mentor-mentee relationship.
I had the opportunity to learn, edit, and then teach her Lightroom class to her clients. This is where I honed my digital workflow and organization skills.
I assisted Cindy on two of her wildlife photography workshops in Yellowstone: first in the summer at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch and second in the harsh winter on snowcats in the interior.
If you’ve somehow stuck around long enough to read all that, reach out via my contact page and let’s have a chat!