There’s a certain magic in experiencing someone truly dedicated to their craft. This magic became vividly clear to me during a chance encounter in New Mexico, where I met Curtis Green, a forged steel craftsman. Watching Curtis work: the precision, the process, and the passion he displayed were mesmerizing. I had the privilege to spend an hour capturing his movements, his tools, and the transformation of raw materials into something beautiful. That experience lit a spark in me, and I vowed to dedicate my craft to celebrating people like Curtis: those who pour their heart and soul into what they do.

This calling deepened during a four-year project photographing workers at a shipyard. What I discovered there went beyond the grit and grind of the work. I found people who had elevated their tasks to artistry—proud of their perfect welds, ingenious in their solutions to complex problems, and unwavering in their pursuit of mastery. It wasn’t just the final product that fascinated me; it was the process. I realized that understanding the journey—the struggles, skills, and creativity that lead to a finished piece—gave me a deeper appreciation for both the craft and the person behind it.

This is what drives me: capturing The Heart of Craft. I want to honor the artistry in all kinds of work and celebrate the hands, minds, and hearts that bring it to life. Whether it’s a blacksmith shaping steel, a chef perfecting a dish, or a builder finding beauty in function, my photography is about telling their story.

My mission is to celebrate these stories, to show that mastery lives not just in the end result, but in the dedication to process, the pursuit of excellence, and most importantly, in the passionate heart that drives it all. Through photography and film, I aim to reveal the profound beauty in the act of creation itself, inspiring others to see the artistry in all forms of craft.

This is more than documentation – it’s a tribute to those who dedicate themselves to mastery, who find joy in the journey of perfecting their craft, and who remind us that true artistry can be found anywhere someone pours their heart into their work.