My first formal experience with photography started in high school, where I signed up for a photography class and learned how to use the camera and develop and print film. The moment I saw a print magically appear in a tray of developer, I fell in love with the process of creating images.

I was fortunate to attend the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. After getting my degree in commercial photography, I returned to Mexico and spent the next ten years shooting for a diverse range of clients. At the same time, I started teaching photography and Photoshop (version 4.0!)

In 2004 I immigrated to Vancouver, which I now call home. I slowly built a new list of clients and have been able to continue teaching photography and digital editing. Click here to see some of my commercial work.

My main focus nowadays is exploring and shooting more personal work and teaching photography through workshops and online content. If you’re interested in learning more about photography or photo editing, I offer private photography training in person or via Zoom. If you’d like more information please get in touch.

Beyond that, I’m inspired by travelling and connecting with fellow photographers. I love cinematography and lighting, and I’m an avid sci-fi geek.

My Gear

Photo gear alone will not make you a better photographer. Understanding light and composition will.

With that said, photography relies on cameras and other tools. With that being said, it's also cool, so here's my list of the photo gear I use.

I have included links to most of my gear, some of the links are affiliate links which means if you choose to purchase an item, I may get a small commission.

Camera: Fujifilm X-T5

I was hesitant to leave the full-frame world, but this camera has renewed my enjoyment of photography. It’s small so it’s easy to take anywhere. The files it creates are beautiful.

Lenses: Fujifilm 16–80mm & 55–200mm

I’m very happy with these lenses although I plan to upgrade the 18-55mm to a sharper version.

Bag: Shimoda Explore V2

Best camera bag I’ve ever used. It costs a pretty penny, but the quality of the materials is first-class. The bag can be configured in numerous ways. Also...zippers everywhere!

Tripod: Leofoto Ranger LS-324C Carbon Fiber

I was hesitant to try a brand I’d never heard of before, but the reviews were excellent, and the price was reasonable for a carbon fibre tripod. After months of use, I’m very happy with this tripod, it’s made of quality materials and the included ball head is very nice.

Travel Tripod: Manfrotto beFree Aluminum

Lightweight and sturdy enough for travel or casual shooting.

Computer: MacBook Pro 14 inch (M1 Pro / 32 GB / 512 SSD)

I upgraded from a 15” 2015 MacBook Pro so this feels like strapping a jet pack to Lightroom and Photoshop. The M1 chip eats up RAM like nobody’s business so I would recommend 16gigs as a minimum.

Display: Dell U2720Q 4k Display

This is a 27-inch display that offers very good colour performance (99% sRGB coverage). You get all the possible ports you might need including, 3 USB-A and 2 USB-C ports, one of which delivers 90w of power that can charge almost any laptop.

Wacom Tablet: Intuos Medium

After many years of intense use, my Intuos Pro gave up the ghost, so I decided to try something different. I bought the “non-pro” Intuos Medium, and it turns out it's good enough for my needs. I now have way more space available on my desk. I also never did use the fancy buttons on the Pro model, so I don’t miss them.

Computer mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S

The most money I’ve spent on a mouse and totally worth it. It’s super light and includes a ton of programmable buttons and a horizontal scroll wheel. The letter “S” in the name stands for silent, and it’s my favourite feature. Mouse clicks are 90% less clicky than the standard version.

Software: Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop

Not much to say here; Lightroom is where I spend most of my editing time. I break out Photoshop when I need the big guns. I offer private lessons if you’re interested in learning Lightroom, Photoshop or any other topic.