Photography is my therapy, my form of expression. I’ve struggled with different mental disorders, depression, identity issues and even addictions growing up and was never able to truly express myself or decisions. I found a way through photography to let out a side of me that I couldn’t in any other form. My goal is to help viewers understand the troubled mind, and those who can relate to know they aren’t alone. I want to appeal to my audience, and help convey emotion and tell a thought provoking story thru my imagery.

For me it starts with a dream, an experience or an emotion then slowly develops into a vision. I conceptualize the vision to make sure I can successfully portray the message and story. I then turn to my Digital SLR and lights to bring the story to life. Most of my imagery deals with one’s self so I need to paint the image(s) together in Photoshop and create my final photograph.

Currently I’m dwelling on duality, masks and identity and showcasing this in my photography. Growing up I lived two lives, the life that I allowed other people to see and the secret life I kept to myself - the one filled with pain. It encouraged me to explore the thought of identity, what I show the world versus what is real. Using my photography to go dig through these emotions is also helping me learn and realize a lot about myself as well as the use of photography in therapy.