I was born and raised in Naperville, IL, as one of three—yep, I’m a triplet! Growing up, I played just about every sport imaginable, but tennis ultimately stole my heart—and my brothers’ too. While athletics played a big role in my life, I’ve always had a creative spark. Whether it was building with Legos, sketching, or crafting, I loved creating from a young age.

When I started college at Bowling Green State University, I thought I’d pursue architecture, but it didn’t take long to realize it wasn’t the path for me. That’s when I discovered photography—and everything just clicked. I began capturing sports through my lens while playing Division I tennis for BGSU. I photographed all athletic teams and, on the side, started taking senior portraits and graduation photos for friends.