As a kid in Brooklyn, New York, I never thought I would end up working in wild places, photographing animals, or telling conservation stories. Nature felt distant, like it wasn’t part of my world. My days were filled with city blocks, buildings, people, and constant movement. Still, I paid attention to everything around me. I noticed details, emotions, and the mood of a place long before I ever picked up a camera for a reason.
As I grew up, storytelling helped me understand myself and the world. Photography became my way of expressing what I saw. It made me slow down and notice things more deeply. What started as a hobby turned into a calling. I learned that photos can do more than look nice—they can help people care and connect, even when their worlds seem far apart.
That journey took me far from Brooklyn to Florida. I moved to South Central Florida for a chance to work as a camera trap technician and learn from photographer Carlton Ward Jr. on the Path of the Panther project. That experience changed my life. It challenged me in many ways and taught me that conservation storytelling is about more than just wildlife. It’s also about people, places, history, access, and belonging.
Now, I work as a wildlife conservation photographer and storyteller.
