The Gentleman's Mission

When I tell people I'm a photographer they always inquire about the type of photographer I am. My response is sometimes shocking! I tell them that even though I have a business and love portraiture and fashion, I am a mental health photographer. I photograph based off the emotional connection between my sight, mind, and approach. Though sometimes it may seem tricky. I capture what draws my attention.

 I may see person, place, or thing and be intrigued by it instantly. I would already have the image in my mind of how I want to photograph. The attraction is my ability to connect with the subject. A sense that may expose both parties to exposure beyond the mindset of the camera. I am then able to enter the minds and hearts of viewers on a spiritual level therefore creating a bond between photographer, image, and viewer. For me, photography has changed my life. 

After high school, I was on a journey to find myself. My first college encounter was not the best. But my second changed my life forever. I picked up a skill that I did not know I needed. Not only did I enjoy photographing my friends, family, and projects but I inherited a skill that allowed me to express myself emotionally and professionally. 

That connection allowed me to realize that I have a deep understanding of myself. My work may not always be the best to some but it made me notice that it's the link to who I was, who I am, and who I'm becoming. Photography changed my life. After college I was diagnosed with a mental health condition that most would get depressed about. So, after a few years of searching for answers to who I am and what transpired within my mind, I understood that the connection I found would always be there. 

Upon reviewing my college photography portfolio and working multiple jobs from food service to healthcare. I had a decision to make about my life. I understood that the connection I thought had faded would carry me into a whole new outlook on life and that outlook may inspire others.