i'm an agricultural scientist with a deep love for nature & adventure & making the most out of every minute. as long as the sun is shining, you can bet i'm outside soaking it up, and when i’m having a bad week, i’m known to disappear into the woods alone with my backpack for a few days. Since i was a boy, i’ve felt most at home wandering the woods & rivers of ann arbor, and i’m lucky enough to have a lifestyle that allows me to do that still.
I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and I’ve had a camera in my hands since I was in sixth grade. I’d spend hours in the botanical gardens taking photos of every plant I loved, and I’m still that person today.
My love for the outdoors pushed me to study molecular environmental biology & food systems at UC Berkeley while enjoying the mountains + rivers + fields of the west coast. I spent 5 years falling in love with my research, training and working as a private chef, and meeting some of my best friends for life.
As of Fall 2022, I’m back in Ann Arbor pursuing my PhD in Soil Science at the University of Michigan School for Sustainability and Environment. My research is centered around sustainable farming practices which benefit both farmers and the environment. I’m especially excited about the re-integration of livestock into our croplands for a more sustainable food system.
I love to hear what aspects of my work make people feel really excited, and to co-create a really special experience while we shoot together - contact me & tell me some more about what excites you.
