Born and raised in Nelson, New Zealand, I now live in Queenstown, where I’ve been working as a lead driller for a geo-stabilization company specializing in the installation of ground anchors. This job allowed me to work hard for extended periods, then take time off to travel and pursue my passion, whitewater kayaking.

That passion eventually led to another passion for photography and videography.

While living in a van and kayaking my way across Canada, I bought my first camera with the idea of filming kayaking trips. Then COVID-19 hit. With nothing but time on my hands, I found myself taking photos at every opportunity, from walks to social events, constantly trying to improve my photos. I became obsessed with learning something new that wasn't a fast-paced sport.

Over time, the combination of kayaking and camera work turned into something unique. It gave me access to places very few people ever see, remote, wild, and often only accessible by navigating challenging whitewater. This combination has taken me on some incredible expeditions, including filming in Northern Quebec and beneath Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River.

In May 2025, I made the leap and resigned from my drilling job. Whether it was the right move, I don’t know yet…. However, I have no regrets so far. I'm currently working on a personal film project that I hope will open the door to more opportunities to document and photograph beautiful, hard-to-reach places.