Photographer

I’m definitely more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. I picked up a camera at about the age of 8—a simple Kodak point-and-shoot. I lifted it to my eye and captured a frame. Since that day, I have spent my life looking at the world through a small rectangle. It’s both limiting and freeing, simple and complex, chaos and calm in that frame. But most of all, it tells a truth. I do a little bit of everything: landscape, portrait, travel, event, night, texture, action sports, nature. I’ve directed multi-day corporate photo shoots. I’ve slept under the stars on the side of a mountain on a clear night to get the right shot. I shoot a Cannon EOS-R, a Minolta XD-7 that found at a garage sale for $5, and a Hasselblad 503cw,

Designer

I’m contemplating what it means to be a middle-aged designer. I’ve done the agency thing. I’ve done the client-side thing. This is what I am, and I’m not going anywhere. I’ve had my fair share of eleventh-hour design fire drills, and I have had to deliver tough feedback to other designers. I’ve worked with executives on their messaging and presentations and coordinated with other agencies on a corporate rebrand. I do all of this because I love working with people to make things.

Maker of Things

I love making things of beauty. I also like spending time with my family making memories: trying new restaurants, skiing on Mt. Hood, looking for antique axes at Ted’s Tool Shed, hiking, and looking for new roadside attractions. Most of my career has involved creating things in two dimensions, so when I get off work, I enjoy making things in three dimensions: re-handling axes, carving wooden spoons, and grilling meals for my loved ones. I also work Sundays in the ski department at U.S. Outdoor Store. Come on in and say hi!

Awards and Accomplishments of Which I Am Most Proud

4th Place, Fall 2019 Celtic Axe League, also voted “Captain Sunshine” for my positive attitude

1st Place, Hugelier Family Annual Chili Cook-Off for my entry titled “Master Bacon”

Golden Bags of Glory Winner, 2011 Ad Agency Cornhole League

AMA MAX Award, 2010 Best B2C Integrated Marketing Campaign "Wacom - Bamboo Touch"

AMA MAX Award, 2010 Judges Choice "Wacom - Bamboo Touch"

Design Student of the Year, 2008 Pacific Northwest College of Art

Thesis Project of the Year, 2008 Pacific Northwest College of Art