I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a degree in Cinema and Media Culture as well as Communications. I have been surrounded by art my entire life, both my great grandmother and grandmother were avid painters and my father owns his own graphic design and marketing agency. I appreciate art in all it’s forms, and while the pure visual impact can be dramatic, what is more compelling to me is its value as a means of conveying a narrative. Because of this focus, photography and film became my main interest after I took a photo course my freshman year of high school. I have continued to use photography and video to tell stories through subsequent courses and through personal projects. I strive to challenge myself to meld original imagery and personal writing to tell vivid stories that make a lasting impact on the viewer.