lauren and jake

lauren and jake

michaela and jesudhas

backyard wedding with michaela and jesudhas arnold amongst covid-19 in april. thankful for these friends and to have been able to photograph their intimate day.

new years with hannah and bo

last day of 2019

hannah and bo // chattanooga, tn

new years was really special this year getting to celebrate with hannah and bo on their beautiful day. here are a few of my favorite photographs from their wedding.

best of 2019

here are some of my favorite photographs i made this year made starting in january going all the way until now. i tried to order them as chronologically as possible. 2019 was insane and i am beyond thankful for the journey photographs has taken me on this far. i released my first book titled summer scent, had my first art show and exhibition, graduated from college, got married, launched into freelance full time, started an llc, visited over 25 states, worked some of my largest jobs ever, became a resident of tennessee, went on tour, and so much more. i am really proud of where i am at with photography and stoked to continue growing as time goes on. these images make me really happy and represent a time of pure thankfulness in my life. if any of the photographs below speak to you, please let me know:) thank you for looking at my work and for the support. i would not be anywhere without the people who have and continue to support me.

“Get out from your house, from your cave, from your car, from the place you feel safe, from the place that you are. Get out and go running, go funning, go wild, get out from your head and get growing, dear child.” - Dallas Clayton

i am very excited for what 2020 holds and thankful for the support.

my work is 99% referral based so if you see anything you like, please share my work with a friend:) if you have any questions regarding my photography, i am always available to talk. lets make something.

caleb and joy on 35mm

when i met with joy and caleb to discuss their wedding photography, they made a request i have always dreamed of hearing. to shoot black and white film throughout the day. 35mm is how i began making photographs and it will always be one of my favorite mediums to create in. it was an absolute blast to photograph joy and calebs wedding on film and i am so thankful for their trust.

if you like what you see, let me know because i am offering film options with all photography in 2020. so please reach out to me with any questions:)

here is a glimpse of what a wedding day looks like on black and white film. all photographs made on kodak tri-x and ilford hp5.

summer scent

the making of summer scent

Growing up, my mother would mail photographs to all of my relatives from disposable cameras and that was my first encounter with images. Memory and photographs have always played off one another since I can remember and as a photographer I have always wanted to print a book. All of my favorite photographs from other artists can be found on coffee tables or shelves in books printed by talented artists. There is something special about being able to experience an image with your hands and that is how I came up with the concept for Summer Scent.

texas del. 2018.

Summer Scent is about going with my instincts and what i feel instead of what I think. There are a lot of people who tell others what their standard of a “good” photograph is, but sometimes a good photograph is not good moment. I wanted to get out of my head and other peoples’ opinions to just make something from scratch. I bought a bunch of Fujifilm 35mm disposable cameras and just started documenting what was going on around me during my last year of college.

I learned photography on film, and love how each photograph requires an intentionality and patience. Disposable cameras are unique because when a photograph is taken, you have no control over what setting is being used. Life moves quickly and moments are quickly fading. Feelings are messy, take up time, and require something of us. Disposable cameras were the perfect tools to make photographs with for Summer Scent because they embody everything I was trying to capture in a medium.

In order to make the book something special and more than regular photo book, I worked with my friend and artist Tori Vintzel on layout and design of the book. She has a way of beautifully pairing photography with color and was able to bring a fresh perspective on a project I had spent months staring at. It was a dream getting to work with Tori and I love how our styles blended into what became the final design of Summer Scent. We were able to work on InDesign and upload the book straight into PrintingCenterUSA for a proof copy and final printing.

PrintingCenterUSA was extremely helpful throughout the process and took the time to walk me through every step that would be necessary in making sure the book printed correctly. I was able to print with a matte finish, perfect bound book and true colors of the photographs, as well as customize a lot of other areas in the book. The staff were always available to chat on the phone and were very responses to any questions I had via email. I plan on using them again to print another photo book in the future.

Looking through Summer Scent and seeing how others experience the book has really showed me the importance of print and how it adds to the overall concept of the project. People can physically feel the photographs and spend time on them instead of just scrolling through something on social media. Every page of Summer Scent previews snapshots from my brain and connects the viewer with experiences from my life. It has been amazing to watch so many people sit down and flip through the pages of my feelings, friends, and memories. If you are still reading this, thank you. You can purchase a copy of summer scent below!

summer scent - book

80 pages

8.5x11 softcover

perfect binding

full color

hand signed and numbered. edition of 100

natchez parkway

natchez parkway

mckenna and turner // nashville, tn

over the weekend i got to hang out with these two rad friends in nashville and photograph some engagement pictures for them. turner and i met in seattle a few years ago and have become really good friends since then. he goes to school at belmont and makes super awesome music which you should check out here. i got to meet mckenna at my brothers wedding in august and was stoked when they asked me to take some photographs of them in nashville. i love getting to catch up with friends and see new places, so this session was a total dream.

tennessee rainbows

tennessee rainbows

wesley and micah // bristol, tn

dang!!! this day was amazing. if you have not seen a ton of my wedding photography, this is a perfect example of what a wedding day looks like. wesley and micah’s day was full of celebration, laughter, unplanned events, and friendship. it was a blast getting to hang out with them and document their special day. here are some photographs!