I’ve always been on the move—sometimes with a rucksack, sometimes with a roller bag, and now, more often than not, with a camera slung over my shoulder. As an Army veteran, I was lucky enough to see the world from perspectives few ever do—sometimes from a window seat at 30,000 feet, sometimes from the driver’s seat on a coast-to-coast trek. By the time I hung up my uniform, I had already stepped foot in all 50 states—multiple times—and 36 countries.
Brands, tourism boards, fellow creators—if your next project needs a passport-stamped storyteller with a Canon in one hand and an itinerary in the other, I’m your guy. From destination campaigns and gear reviews to licensed imagery and guest features, I bring the miles, the shots, and the field-tested know-how. Pitch me your idea and let’s frame something unforgettable.
My first serious camera? A Canon 5D Mark III with a trusty Canon 24–70mm f/2.8 walkaround lens and the legendary 70–200mm f/2.8 for extra reach. At first, I photographed everything—high school sports, portraits, nature, even the occasional wedding. Travel for work kept me hopping around the USA, and in the evenings, I’d sneak out with my gear to capture whatever magic the local streets, skylines, or coastlines had to offer.
But the real turning point came in 2017. That’s when the travel bug—scratch that, the wanderlust fever—really hit. I started booking trips with one mission: chasing the shot. Sometimes solo, sometimes with my wife Laura, I ventured to exotic locations, camera in hand and curiosity in overdrive. My gear lineup grew like my passport stamps: a second 5D Mark III, a Canon 300mm f/2.8, the 50mm f/1.2, the 16–35mm f/2.8, and a handful of specialty lenses. I didn’t always bring my camera on vacations—Laura was quick to remind me that not every trip should turn into a full-blown photography expedition—but when I did, I made it count.
Most recently, I leapt into the mirrorless world with the Canon R5 Mark II and the new Canon 24–105mm f/2.8—a purchase made literally the day before our two-week trip to Spain. That camera and lens have since become my go-to setup, delivering stunning results and giving me new creative freedom.
Last month, I decided it was time to pull everything together. Thus, Shutter Nomadica was born in 2025—a space to share my best images and the kind of insider travel intel I wish I’d had before stepping off a plane in a new country.
I include my personal research for every destination: the best months to visit, the rainiest and driest seasons, average temperatures, budgets for hotels and meals, and excursions worth the splurge. Most importantly, I reveal the exact spots, angles, and times of day that can turn an ordinary snapshot into a gallery-worthy image—along with the pitfalls I’ve learned the hard way (like discovering too late that tripods weren’t allowed or the “perfect sunset spot” actually closes at 5 PM).
With over 100 countries still on my bucket list and a calendar packed with USA trips, this is just the beginning. Whether you’re here for the photos, the travel tips, or to fuel your own wanderlust, welcome to Shutter Nomadica. Let’s go find the next keeper shot together.
The world is too beautiful to see only once and too full of stories to leave untold. From windswept cliffs to lantern-lit streets, I chase the light, listen to the whispers of history, and hold on to the fleeting moments that make a place unforgettable. Travel isn’t just where I go—it’s how I connect, how I remember, and how I share. My hope is that these images and words inspire you to seek your own perfect frames and unforgettable journeys.
