I have taken photos since childhood and began to explore image retouching and editing during college. Throughout my education and career, image retouching has remained a foundational component of nearly all my visual communication endeavors.

Four years on both product and editorial teams with the e-Commerce company Zulily gave me a solid technical foundation in high-volume, non-destructive photo retouching and organization. I developed a perspective of photo production in consideration of marketing collateral and graphic design needs while working for Restaurants Unlimited, Inc.

Retouching headshots and portraits for a decade has shaped my perspective of how we represent ourselves in the digital realm, as well as the power of intentional care given on an individual basis rather than approaching image retouching only with a mindset of speed and volume.

I continue to develop and refine my compositing skills as a graphic designer and independent artist, whether creating product marketing assets, producing material for musicians, or expressing dreamscapes through self portraiture.