Born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1979, I moved frequently with my family. My father was a career officer in the US Army. To cope, my family joked our moves were vacations. During our "vacations," I spent much of my time daydreaming. As a photographer, I use this skill to create my own little worlds in which to retreat. My photography addresses many of the issues I was confronted with as an “Army Brat,” particularly transition and loss. The work I produce is a reflection of my dark humor and romantic aesthetic. My first introduction to photography was in high school while living at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. I went on to study photography with Kathleen Campbell and John Scarlata at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina where I received a bachelor’s degree in 2001. I continued my education at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia where I pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography. I studied under numerous photographers while working on my MFA, including Tom Fischer who told me the best way is often the most simple and Craig Stevens who showed me how to tap into my inner chemist. While in graduate school, I helped manage Desotorow Gallery, a not-for-profit exhibition space, and also worked as an assistant at the Jack Leigh Gallery for the late photographer, Jack Leigh. I received my degree in 2004 and returned to Boone where I taught photography at ASU for a year. I moved back to the Washington, DC area in 2005 and began working for Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Currently, I am the director of their recreational arts program and a faculty member at Howard Community College where I teach the history of photography. I also continue to make and exhibit new work every chance I get.
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