While studying journalism at Kent State University, I enrolled in a photography basics course as part of a requirement for the degree. Truthfully it wasn't a class I looked forward to taking, but something clicked (ha, puns), and what once seemed like a chore quickly became my greatest passion.

I love the whole process of creating a great image, from capturing photos to editing and picking through my favorite shots to seeing the reactions from clients when they view the finished product. That moment when a client falls in love with an image always brings a smile to my face.

When I'm not taking photographs you can often find me hiking, cycling along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, eating food smothered in cheese, and begrudgingly rooting for persistently unlucky sports franchises.