He spent his childhood snapping photos on a Canon AE-1 program his mother gave him and creating nonsense on a VHS camcorder his father borrowed from an uncle. He spent the better part of his early adulthood touring with punk bands and promoting shows in Louisville, KY. He eventually pursued an education in Cinematography at Columbia College Chicago, where he received his BA. He has since spent his time shooting music videos, documentaries, television and commercials. He has done work for record labels like Atlantic, Scion A/V and De Stijl; networks like Discovery, Travel Channel, National Geographic, TLC, CNN, and PBS; and companies like Incurve Wheels, Keurig and Landshark. He currently resides in Chicago, IL.