In 2016, my journey into photography began as a captivating hobby when I was gifted my first DSLR camera. Since that pivotal moment, my passion for photography has flourished, with an affinity for capturing the inherent beauty of nature. Wildlife, landscapes, and astrophotography have become my distinctive "niches" within the realm of visual storytelling.

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In 2022-2024, I served as an intern at the Center for Earth and Environmental Science (CEES), where I leveraged my photography and filmmaking skills to encapsulate the essence of the center's events and document the biodiversity within the lily ARBOR—a riparian floodplain restoration project managed by CEES. This experience has served as a bridge, allowing me to fuse my creative pursuits with scientific exploration.

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I recently received a degree in Geology from IUPUI, complemented by a minor in Environmental Science and Climate Resilience. However, a transformative experience during the summer of 2023, with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC) and SUNY School of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), has led me to a profound reassessment of my career trajectory. My desire to work with wildlife, conservation, and biology has ignited a desire to pivot my focus from geology, to conservation and biology. Today, I serve as a Revegetation Specialist at Onondaga County SWCD, where I actively contribute to soil and water conservation on a daily basis by revegetating areas at high risk of soil loss.​

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In the future, I aspire to merge my photographic endeavors with the field of science, creating a seamless connection between the artistry of visual storytelling and the depth of scientific inquiry. While I navigate my current academic path, the fusion of my studies and artistic passion serves as a testament to my commitment to a holistic and interconnected understanding of the natural world.