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About me

I’m a wildlife and action sports cinematographer born and raised in Southern California. Ever since I was young I’ve had a rich passion for both the natural and recreational side of the outdoors. My focus has been on documenting real stories centered around social issues, natural history, and the examination of mans place and participation in the natural world.

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I began my journey in Orange County California, where I received my Bachelors in Documentary Filmmaking from Dodge College of Film and Media arts at Chapman University. There I co-shot, edited, and sound mixed a short doc titled “Life, Again”. The film went on to be selected into several film festivals including Cannes Shorts Film Festival.

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While at Chapman I became interested in shooting water action spots. I bought myself a water housing and began filming and photographing my local surf breaks. The access to underwater photography lead me to a new found interest in the wildlife that could be found amongst even the most urban areas of Southern California.

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After graduation I joined a National Geographic crew filming a series at Apricot Lane Farms, home of “The Biggest Little Farm”. There I began as a Camera Assist and Sound Mixer for the series. I gained a lot of new experience in many areas including; long lens, camera trapping, macro, infrared lighting, and soundscape recording. Before my time was up on the farm I had to opportunity to shoot both doc style and wildlife scenes myself. I also built a multi-location sound library of various wildlife and ambience recordings and spent the last few months in post helping Assistant Edit and eventually Junior Edit.

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Since wrapping out production on “The Biggest Little Farm” I’ve had the unique opportunity to learn and crew for Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy in Kāneʻohe Bay, Oʻahu.

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Here I’ve gained sailing skills, been introduced to the knowledge of traditional non-instrumental navigation, and have been immersed in the culture and wisdom of the Wa’a, the Hawaiian double hulled sailing canoes.

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