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about.

about

Visual storyteller based in San Diego, California and New Smyrna Beach, Florida. My work focuses on creativity and authenticity.

I collaborate with brands, creatives, and small businesses to develop purpose-driven content. This can be built from client-provided footage or captured directly, depending on your needs.


 

Brand-focused content: edits crafted around your brand’s tone, voice, and visual identity.

Product content: features that highlight a specific product with clarity and intention.

Professional surf/skate/snow edits: single or ongoing collaborations with individual athletes or sponsors. Each edit is tailored to match your needs: reels, video parts, or full-length cuts.

Lifestyle features: content often inspired by real routines, natural scenery, or subtle stories.

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Other collaborations: have something in mind? Let’s talk.

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projects

All projects featured here were created in collaboration with brands, creatives, and makers of coastal culture. Each one highlights authentic moments and creative storytelling, with outcomes such as increased engagement, visibility, sales, and connection.

projects.
Gordon & Smith Squid Model

A comprehensive visual feature blending performance and tradition, centered around the Squid model. Includes motion and stills that highlight both board detail and style in the water, with nods to modern perspectives and classic surf design.

La Jolla Surf Promo

Shot from the lineup and set to an original instrumental, this edit focuses on rhythm and the pace of local surf. A place-first piece meant to reflect the tone of surfing coastal La Jolla.

Gordon & Smith Katwalk Model

A collaborative session showcasing the Katwalk model from heritage brand Gordon & Smith. Focused on timeless design in classic California conditions.

Jonesea Tailored Wetsuit

A brief feature showcasing a custom Jonesea wetsuit. Focused on fit, motion, and the refined feel of a tailored suit in action.

Ocean Beach Surfing Promotion

Shot at Sunset Cliffs, this two-part video edit promotes San Diego’s surf and lifestyle through rhythm and movement at an iconic SoCal location.

Quiet Flight Badfish Model

Shot in Santa Barbara, this water-based session highlights Quiet Flight’s Bad Fish model in classic pointbreak conditions. The piece blends motion and clarity, emphasizing trim, flow, and the board’s versatility.

Quiet Flight Pontoon Model

Filmed at the inlet in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, this POV short features the Quiet Flight Pontoon model in playful summer surf. Framed from a front-facing perspective, it captures the board's looseness and unique feel in small conditions.

Rival Surfboards Promotion

A three-image feature captured at Ponce Inlet, offering a local perspective on Rival Surfboards. Used in brand reposts and community promotion.

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contact.

contact

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