Artist Cv
"A camera holds the power to shape a narrative, yet the true art of photography lies in restraint. The photographer's duty is not to impose, but to witness—to capture reality as it unfolds, untainted by judgment or illusion. The purpose is not to define what is right or wrong, but to reveal what simply is."
- Christian Marcum
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Artist Statement
A camera holds the power to shape a narrative, yet the true art of photography lies in restraint. My role as a photographer is not to impose meaning, but to witness—to observe the world as it is, without interference. I do not direct or pose; every frame I make is candid, captured in the flow of real time. This approach preserves the purity of the moment and honors the trust of those I photograph.
I currently work exclusively with black and white 35mm film. In an age where images are easily altered and endlessly consumed, analog practice offers a sense of permanence and truth. The negative is a physical record—unchangeable and authentic. It assures me, and the viewer, that what was seen truly existed.
This belief in the honesty of the process guides everything I do. My workflow is rooted in intention, from when I press the shutter to when I print in the darkroom or bind a handmade photobook. Each step reinforces the integrity of the image.
My work centers on long-term documentary projects and visual storytelling—photographing people, places, and movements with care and respect. The aim is not to define, glorify, or judge but to reveal, to preserve fragments of truth in a world where so much is fleeting or fabricated.
Photography, for me, is an act of humility. It is a way to slow down, to listen, and to honor the simple, profound reality of what is.
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Northern Arizona University
BA in Strategic Visual Communication with an emphasis in advertising, photography, and graphic design.
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Group Exhibitions
Park West Gallery, Las Vegas, NV - 2016
Coconino Center of the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ - 2017
Gallery at Gracie’s, Phoenix, AZ - 2023
Gallery at Gracie’s, Phoenix, AZ - 2024
Mood Room Gallery, Arizona Photography Alliance, Phoenix, AZ - 2024
Mood Room Gallery, Arizona Photography Alliance, Phoenix, AZ - 2025
Collaborative Exhibitions
Wilson Camera Studio, Cromo De Sonora, Phoenix, AZ - 2024
Awards & Recognitions
Best Photographer, Prescott Living Magazine - 2019
Best Photographer, Tri-City Magazine - 2020
Travel Category Winner, Monster Children Magazine - 2023
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