Designer Photographer Visual Storyteller

A man sitting on a cushion on the floor, holding a book with popcorn in his lap, with popcorn falling from above, against a plain white wall, with a stack of books on the left.

My work exists at the intersection of where we’ve been and where we’re going. Based in Southern California, I am a designer and photographer dedicated to capturing the soul of a place—whether that’s through the neon typography of SunsetBLVD or the collective voice of a movement.

I believe design should feel as lived-in as it looks. My practice is rooted in tactile storytelling, from independent book design to documenting the evolving landscapes of our communities. For me, every project is an opportunity to bridge the gap between cultural history and modern aesthetics.

What I Bring to the Table

I specialize in helping brands, artists, and organizations tell stories that resonate on a visceral level. My approach combines a meticulous eye for typography with a deep-seated interest in how heritage shapes modern design.

  • Visual Identity & Branding: Crafting symbols and systems with a soul.

  • Book Design & Creative Direction: Turning complex narratives into physical experiences.

  • Editorial Photography: Documenting culture through a raw, authentic lens.

  • Typographic Research:Finding beauty in the signs and symbols of the everyday.

Selected Recognition

Winner, AIGA 50 Books | 50 Covers of 2022: Recognized for contributions to Strikethrough: Typographic Messages of Protest (Letterform Archive Books).

photo taken by Stacy Keck

I am currently available for select design projects, creative direction, and photographic assignments. If you have a story that needs to be told or a brand that needs a visual heartbeat, I’d love to hear from you.

Let's Collaborate

The Lens as a Design Tool

I’m big on photography because it forces me to stay analytical. Swapping between 35mm, 120, and digital keeps me hunting for new perspectives and mastering the physics of light. That grit you see in film grain or the technicality of a specific aperture translates 1:1 to the grids and systems I build as a designer. Whether I’m out in the world or at my desk, I’m always just trying to understand the architecture of the frame.

Favorite shots from the journey so far. Photography keeps me focused on the details, light, depth, and the stuff most people miss. Hope you dig them :)

Close-up of a water fountain with water flowing, surrounded by green foliage.
Sunlight reflecting on the water near a rocky shoreline.
A white clock tower with a red tiled roof and a sharp spire on top, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, set against a clear blue sky.
Modern building with wavy, layered design in silver and red, with streetlights, traffic signals, cars, and a clear sky visible.
Visitors looking at an underwater aquarium tank with large seaweed and several fish swimming inside.
A park with green grass, several large trees, and a clear blue sky. There are picnic tables, a trash can, and solar-powered lights.
Group of people celebrating with medals, one person holding a trophy up in the air, outside in front of modern buildings and trees.
Front yard with white picket fence, white gate, stone fountain, trimmed bushes, residential buildings, and a blue sky with trees.
Two older women stand closely together in an art gallery, their backs turned to the camera, looking at artwork on the wall. One woman has short gray hair and wears a colorful striped shirt, while the other has shoulder-length gray hair and wears a be
A sandy beach with a few palm trees and people walking along the promenade. The ocean is calm, and there's a boat in the distance under a bright, clear sky.
A white and grey seagull standing on a balcony railing, with part of a person's arm and colorful shorts visible on the left side. In the background, ocean waves, rocks, palm trees, and a cloudy sky are visible.
View of a beach with shoreline, pier extending into the ocean, and nearby buildings, seen through coastal vegetation and a wooden fence.
An outdoor scene with three red and black chairs, a white wall, a beige storage cabinet, and some green plants and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
A large ferris wheel with white cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by tall palm trees and people walking and sitting on the grass in a park-like setting.
Interior of a record store with shelves filled with vinyl records, a hanging orange pendant light, and ceiling spotlights.
View through a metal gate leading from an interior space to an outdoor area with trees and buildings in the background, showing a construction or renovation site.
Marina with yachts docked, modern building with glass windows, palm trees, and a blue sky.
Nighttime scene with illuminated architectural building and tall palm trees silhouetted against a dark sky with a blue light beam.
Close-up of the front of a vintage blue Chevrolet car with glittery paint, chrome grille, and four round headlights, parked outdoors.
Close-up of a cat's face with one eye visible, surrounded by fur, viewed from an unusual upside-down angle.