MY JOURNEY
My passion for photography and filmmaking began by accident when I purchased my first camera, the Sony Alpha a5100, in April 2016 to document a prom-themed house party.
I used it sparingly over the next five months, but that September I quit my job on a whim and booked a solo one-way flight to Barcelona, which would be my first time in Europe.
Packing only a carry-on and a small camera bag with my Sony Alpha a5100, I traveled to 10 cities in 8 countries over 4 weeks. My passion for travel and photography developed rapidly in this time frame.
Soon after Europe, I booked a trip to the Philippines, then to the West Coast National Parks, then another to Southeast Asia…
All in all, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries and 6 continents in a three-year span. While doing so, I’ve vastly expanded my photography and filmmaking skills and have been fortunate enough to collaborate with world-renowned brands, tourism boards, start-ups, and some of the most talented creative individuals along the way.
In early 2019, less than 3 years after purchasing my first camera, I founded Raw Aesthetic Media, which is my very own photography and filmmaking business based in Philadelphia, PA.
I welcome you to follow my journey as I continue to take strides in pursuing my passions while creating a positive impact on individuals through my pictures and videos.