My journey into photography began with an appreciation for the beauty in everything—from the intricate details of a portrait to the sweeping majesty of nature. A huge influence on me was my cousin, Scott Brodee. I spent countless hours watching him craft cinematic pieces and even build his own camera equipment. His dedication to his craft inspired me to dive deep into photography, particularly focusing on portraits and the natural world.

As I transitioned from still photography to cinematography, I found my creative vision shaped by the great masters of art. Jan van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Portrait and Raphael’s The School of Athens taught me about the power of composition and perspective. Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory revealed the drama of light and surreal imagery, influencing how I create dynamic scenes and dreamlike sequences.

The ethereal beauty and atmospheric colors in Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Monet’s Water Lilies inspire me to evoke mood and environment in my work, while Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights fuels my imagination for world-building. The bold colors and abstract forms of Matisse and Kandinsky continually push me to experiment with innovative visual styles.

However, it was cinematographer Roger Deakins who ultimately made me fall in love with motion. His ability to craft visually stunning and emotionally resonant narratives through the camera lens is something I strive to emulate in every project I work on. Whether it’s capturing a fleeting expression in a portrait or building a dynamic, layered scene in film, I aim to create work that is not just beautiful but also deeply impactful.