For six years, most of my work happened in solitude — deep in the Umpqua National Forest — where I served as a Trail Crew Lead responsible for maintaining over 500 miles of trail across three districts. It was demanding, meaningful work, and I valued the responsibility it carried.

Over time, though, I realized something was missing: direct connection with people and the communities tied to the land I was caring for. My partner and I eventually moved back to Milton-Freewater, where I started BlueBurn Wood & Land Services — a way to bring those same skills, standards, and sense of responsibility home.

Along the way, photography became another way of paying attention. Whether I’m documenting people, places, or quiet moments outdoors, it’s a way of slowing down and noticing the details that often go unseen. That same awareness carries into my work on the ground.

Whether I’m working on a property or behind a camera, I approach each project with the same mindset: show up prepared, work carefully, and take responsibility for the result. My goal is simple — to do work people can rely on, and to leave things better than I found them.