ABOUT ME
I’m a portrait photographer based in Amsterdam. My work delves into self-expression, identity, and belonging. Known for my interactive "pop-up studio," I capture transformative moments of creativity, blending fine art with participatory storytelling.
But photography, for me, is not just about taking pictures. It’s about searching for originality in a world that increasingly rewards conformity.
Through my art, I encourage people to challenge assumptions, break free from expectations, and rediscover what makes us uniquely human.
Explore my photographic journey, where each image tells the story of the incredible individuals I’ve met along the way. Every encounter has strengthened my conviction:true originality emerges in moments of uninhibited self-expression.
This beauty inspires me to celebrate our shared humanity. Scroll down to read more about me.
GROWING UP
Raised in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains, where self-expression often felt constrained. Even something as playful as Halloween was seen by some as dabbling in the occult. It was a place where tradition often outweighed self-expression, and standing out could mean standing alone.
That experience taught me the deep importance of finding communities where creativity isn’t stifled but celebrated—where you can express yourself freely, without fear of judgment.
SEEKING NEW PESPECTIVES
I left the United States to study at Edith Cowan University in Australia, where I realised photography was my gateway to connecting with people on a deeper level.
While I didn't know it at the time this picture was taken, this was the beginning of a life of travelling the world through my photography.
MY CREATIVE JOURNEY
After a decade as a successful commercial photographer, I developed a deep longing to foster deeper connections and create meaningful photographs.
I began travelling to meet creative souls at festivals and events around the world.
My search for authenticity deepened as I travelled, and chance encounters with complete strangers behind my camera reinforced my belief that identity is not a fixed destination, but an evolving journey.
At the core of my work is a belief that everyone is an artist.
Not just those who paint, write, or compose, but anyone who has ever felt the urge to create, challenge, or dream. Yet society often suppresses this natural artistry, pushing us toward safe, familiar paths. True originality surfaces when we resist that pull and embrace the untamed chaos of our creative instincts.
MY POP-UP STUDIO
I create spaces for vivid transformation. Whether set up on a bustling city street, in an intimate gallery, or an unexpected public space, it invites people to step forward, reveal themselves, and be seen as they truly are.
THE PORTRAITS
Each portrait represents more than just an image. Through my unique connection to my subjects, each stands as a visual declaration of individuality.
I believe in collaborative acts of storytelling, and creating a moment of authenticity with my subjects that transcends traditional photography, and transforms them into fine art.