behind the camera

i’m an artist, dreamer, and passionaTe creatOR.

Growing up I always found art magnetic. Whether it be oil pastels or writing — I was constantly drawn to the boundless freedom and independence of creating. Being a self-starter since the young age of 12, I started my own YouTube channel and was even offered a YouTube partnership, with the opportunity to monetize my videos soon after. Faced with limited resources like basic Windows Vista freeware, I learned to always think outside the box. With patience, trial and error, and hardcore innovation, I was able to eventually establish myself in the YouTube community. By creating quality videos with a subpar program, I proved myself and stood my ground against even the most famed Sony Vegas and Final Cut Pro creators at the time. These pivotal years in my life ignited what would become a relentless drive to push boundaries and pursue absolutely everything under the sun. Being a scrappy kid through to quasi adulthood as a college student, I later took advantage of my university’s free DSLR rentals as well as photography and film classes and from this, my freelancing business and brand, TFNY, was born. Seeing firsthand that anything was possible if I wanted it enough solidified my identity as a dreamer, and what began as an innocent outlet to fangirl over my favorite films and characters transformed into the realization that I would one day want to become my own storyteller. I’m determined to replace pipe dreams with real plans and one day write, direct, and produce my own film. (If you’re reading this Netflix, it’s not too late.)

Having my top two CliftonStrenghths be ideation and adaptability has allowed me to not only embrace change but thrive in it. From rodeo art competitions to hitting almost a million views on YouTube, creating game-changing art and content has always been my passion. Every new platform and innovative wonder fills me with excitement and the drive to make something different.

I've always been taught that you can do anything that anyone else can do, but here's to doing things not yet done. 

in front of the camera