I tell stories through images.

I search for moments of honesty, using natural light and shadow to enhance the raw beauty of human experiences.

Though an image reflects a singular moment, in that split second a complex array of feelings and emotions are revealed, conveying a much greater story of the person and place.

Through these images, I tell stories of remarkable individuals and the stunning world in which we live. I cherish the meaningful relationships I’ve built through this storytelling journey and look forward to the discovery new collaborations will bring.

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For a few months I’ve wanted to photograph @jenny.lemonpie as she trains for a very specific type of climbing: crack climbing. • The apparatus is homemade. The training can be painful. It is just you and your desire to improve. • After watching the @americanalpine film “Far Away”, which documents her most recent trip to China, and with a return trip on the horizon, its easy to see where her motivation to train comes from.

A high energy evening last night spent with @krugchampagne and @frascafoodwine.

It’s been said about alpine endeavors, “It’s always further than it looks. It’s always taller than it looks. And it’s always harder than it looks.” • Prepare appropriately.

The forecast called for snow, but these are the days when the races are won.

Excited to see the imagery shot from Telluride with @kel.lobo this summer for @ultimatedirectionusa starting to come out!

Scenes of service from @frascafoodwine last night.

Leaving the @protectourwinters event in Denver last night left me feeling inspired, hopeful, and capable. • #makeamericadeepagain

It’s hard not to smile when you’re doing what you love. • PC: @xander.bianchi

I wanted to tell a different story of the @ourayicepark competition this year.• Perspective is always important to me, and I specifically decided not to shoot from the tower and challenge myself to find a unique way to see the competition. • This selection takes you through the last minute adjustments of the completely unique route, the moments of reflection before leaving the competition tent, and execution on the route.

Some mornings are too beautiful to ignore.

A photographic close up is perhaps the purest form of portraiture, creating a confrontation between the viewer and the subject that daily interaction makes impossible, or at least impolite. • @martinschoeller

Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing. • HST

Beautiful day yesterday at an usually quiet @ourayicepark shooting with @andresmarin22 and @icevince before the Ice Fest takes off.

The only way your palate will evolve is to taste different things. • If you taste the same things every day, you’re not evolving your palate. • Keep an open mind, try different things. • That’s the most important thing. • @rajatparr

“The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.”

“Moderation is a fatal thing. • Nothing succeeds like excess.”

Let us toast to animal pleasures, to escapism, to rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards, to absinthe and good hearted landlords, to music and warm bodies and contraceptives...and to the “good life”, whatever it is and wherever it happens to be. • HST

“And if your friends think that you should do it different. • And if they think you should do it the same. • You’ve gotta just keep on pushing • and keep pushing and, push the Sky away.” • @nickcaveofficial • The muse was stirred by the new film “One More Time With Feeling” - if you haven’t had a chance to see it, move it to the top of your list.