As a rural photographer, I find myself constantly drawn to the raw beauty and untamed landscapes that shape the world around us.

From rolling peaks and valleys, to the delicate play of light across trails lined with maple and elm trees - I have been on a lifelong frolic capturing the essence of these enchanted woodlands. 

My love for nature and history was fostered during my childhood spent in the Cumberland Gap and Southern West Virginia regions, where I developed an intimate connection to the pastoral visas via the tales told by the generations before me.

Those early experiences—wandering through the misty hollows and playing by the old family homesteads—helped shaped my desire to document life. 

I have found inspiration in the rich history of Allegheny mountains, seeing art in the weathered wood of old barns and over crumbling stone walls, along rusty train tracks and in the lines of swinging bridges. The structures shaped by hands of those long before me, hold the essence of the region’s heritage and character and are a pivitol part of my art portfolio.

In addition to growing up in the country, I have also had the privilege of being a woodland portrait photographer for local families, weaving their stories into the tapestry of the forests.

There has been something magical about the blending of the natural world with intimate moment. Documenting people as they find themselves within the embrace of the woods, surrounded by the trees that have stood for centuries - small moments that lead to humorous stories and sweet memories.

Creating these portraits and capturing special occasions, reflecting the harmony between people and the land that I cherish - has helped create the artist that I am today.  

The joys of discovering new places, sharing those experiences, and fostering a love of my environment is something that has defined much of my time as a parent as well.

I am passing down the wonder of nature to my child, one adventure at a time. From first splashes into streams as a baby and finding caves to explore as a child, to climbing up rock cliffs as a preteen - watching them grow up outside has been such a privilege.

Their wonder of life on these mountains has reminded me to slow down, to notice the small things, and to appreciate the quiet rhythms.

To make art of the mundane.

Whether it's in the faces of the communities, through it's floral and fauna, or through the remnants of days of Appalachia’s past: I strive to tell stories through my images that inspire wonder, joy, and a timeless connection to both this land and it's history.

Come, take a look around. Enjoy exploring some of our world as I see it, and may you discover something new for yourself!