Born and raised in Waterloo, a small town known as the birthplace of Memorial Day, my journey began with a 35mm film camera capturing moments. After putting down the camera for a few years to focus on school, I reignited my passion upon graduating by acquiring a Sony A3000. Immersing myself in the local rock/metal scene in Rochester at venues like Montage Music Hall, I formed friendships with bands and broadened my photography subjects to include landscapes in the Finger Lakes region and beyond, continuously improving my skills and expertise.