This collection highlights my approach to capturing authentic moments in outdoor settings. It’s a mixture of mostly unposed shots captured in the moment, complemented by staged images that maintain a natural, organic feel. My style is primarily run-and-gun, allowing me to document real interactions as they unfold, while occasionally guiding a scene to emphasize its story.
Using a blend of natural light and off-camera lighting, I aim to enhance the scene without disrupting its authenticity. My goal is to capture not just the visual, but the essence of an activity or process—the energy, the story, and the connection between people and their environment.
This gallery represents my commitment to creating genuine, outdoor-focused imagery that tells a story.
While working on the Olympic National Park episode for National Geographic’s National Parks USA series, I was tasked with telling the story of Gordon Hempton, widely known as The Sound Tracker.
Gordon is an Emmy Award-winning acoustic ecologist devoted to preserving the natural soundscapes of our planet. He has spent decades capturing the delicate sounds of nature, from the rustling of leaves to the faintest echoes of wildlife in untouched environments.
Most famously, Gordon established the Quietest Place in the USA, known as the “One Square Inch of Silence,” within the Hoh Rainforest of Olympic National Park, a sanctuary dedicated to preserving natural silence free from human-made noise pollution.
Please note: the visuals below are not photographs. They are still frames taken from video footage I captured for the Olympic National Parks episode directed by Jackie Stearns for National Geographic’s ‘National Parks USA’ series.
One of Gordon’s unique tools is a highly sensitive microphone setup capable of recording sounds imperceptible to the human ear. In the Hoh Rainforest, he captured the subtle movement of water traveling through the roots of trees and even the minute vibrations emitted by mushrooms. These recordings reveal the intricate sonic world of Olympic National Park and highlight the importance of preserving these pristine soundscapes.
