Artist Statement

The production industry has been part of my life from day one, my parents having met on the set of a job they were both working. Ever since day one there has never been a doubt in my mind that this field was the one for me. My first love now and forever will always be cameras. Whether it is a video camera, digital still, or film still camera I can't get enough of them. Cameras are extensions of ourselves and they allow us to view the world in a way we wouldn't be able to on our own. Being a cinematographer holds so much weight and power in the sense that one singular artist has the ability to show the world how they view it and feel it should be viewed. As an artist what excites me most and catches my eye is the unseen beauty all around us. I love finding angles that are hidden and rarely seen. Extreme close up, detail shots have always drawn my attention. Whether it be the physical camera angle itself or the angle of a story, even simply the feeling behind it.  Another aspect I love to explore when shooting is the endless possibilities with light. I love everything from vibrant city lights at night, warm soft glowing lights, and harsh, low key lighting in black and white. As a cinematographer I feel it's very important to be able to work, and enjoy working, with any form of lighting that I may come across. There's beauty in all of it and it's my job to find it and show it to the world. My top priority is always giving 110% to all of my shots and projects. I want to show the world that women cinematographers are here to change the game and make a huge impact on an industry that has been predominantly male in the past. I am the first to admit that I am a stubborn person by nature and I would not have it any other way. This makes it impossible for me to walk away from any challenge that dares to come my way. No matter if it's an unexpected problem on set or a 35 hour work day, I take it in stride because in my eyes there's no options.