Photography

Rooted in years of formal training and a lifelong passion for capturing the world through a lens, my photography blends technical skill with an eye for detail and storytelling. Showcased here is a selection of work that ranges from professional jewelry and gemstone photography to personal projects that explore nature, texture, and composition. With experience spanning analog and digital photography, I bring a nuanced understanding of light, composition, and subject matter to every shot.

My gemological expertise enhances my ability to photograph gemstones and jewelry, highlighting each subject’s unique brilliance and craftsmanship. These images have been used across social media campaigns, articles, and other branded content to connect with audiences and tell the stories behind the pieces. Whether documenting the intricate sparkle of a gemstone or capturing the quiet beauty of my garden, I aim to create images that inform, inspire, and captivate.

Gemstones

A Gemfields Ruby photographed above a parcel of Gemfields Emeralds. Red and green are the hardest colors to accurately capture on camera. I love how this composition highlights the 2 hero gemstones of Gemfields while striking a balance between two co

The soft lighting in this photograph of Fluorite octohedron-shaped rough reflects the softness of Fluorite as a gemstone material.

Blue Zircon is a natural, doubly refractive gemstone. Because of its high refractive index, this gemstone can be hard to photograph as its facets will appear doubled when looking through it. This gemstone was photographed in natural daylight to accu

The three gemstones in this photograph all won awards at the annual AGTA Spectrum Awards. This picture was captured at an in-person press event utilizing lighting on hand and promotional props for the trade association's upcoming trade show.

This photograph of a blue Sapphire is was taken during an interview with a gemstone dealer for an editorial feature in a trade press publication. I chose this composition as both a portrait of the gemstone and the gemstone dealer at work in the back

This collection of rough, uncut, Montana Sapphires shows a variety of rare colors of this sapphire material not often found in Montana while also demonstrating the typical shape of the rough material from this location. The shape of this rough materi

"1000 Gems" is a piece of art I created and photographed comprised of 1001 hand placed gemstones. This was captured as a single photograph, not a composite of multiple frames.

This composition sits faceted and carved Tourmaline side by side depicting two cutting styles of the same material.

My signature style of illustration called "Diamondoodles" consists of arranging gemstones, sometimes along with hand drawn elements, to create a piece of art. This work often features a mix of gemstone materials and cuts (faceted, rosecut, cabochon),

Jewelry

Nature