photo by friend and roommate, Zach Schmeider, taken at Petshop's North Gallery

I am an Omaha, NE based photographer, event coordinator, and gallery operator by day, and bartender by night.  With my photography, I document people, places, and things that are particularly connected to my world: shooting travels, friends, family, community, and anything inspiring to me, personally.  I typically shoot 35mm film with a Canon AE-1, but often utilize alternative film types, cameras, or techniques.  My photos are preferably candid, but sometimes inescapably or even intentionally posed.

In the professional world, I am the co-founder and organizer of Benson First Friday, a neighborhood arts nonprofit that offers educational and artistic opportunities for the Omaha community.  I am founder co-operator of Petshop, a local art space housing studios, galleries, & event space.  I am also a board member of the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards, which honors and supports the creative community in Omaha and surrounding areas. 


Inspiration comes from my surroundings, but motivation is drawn from two realms:  I shoot very selfishly, capturing the people and things I love in life, independent of others demands or confines.  I also shoot very nostalgically, preserving the moments I want to last, which over time form my pictorial narrative.