A jogger in orange runs through a tree-lined urban pedestrian plaza bathed in warm golden sunlight.

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Robotic surgical system with da Vinci robot arms operating on a patient while surgeons in blue scrubs monitor the procedure.

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People playing with a soccer ball in a grassy outdoor setting with selective focus on background.

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Two people share a lighthearted moment on playground equipment at sunset.

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A tender moment shared between two people on an outdoor basketball court with a hoop in the background.

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DIRECTION

The most compelling images rarely come from heavily directed moments. They happen in the spaces in between. When people settle into an environment and something genuine unfolds. When people have fun. My goal on set is an atmosphere that feels relaxed and casual so those moments have room to surface.


My approach naturally encourages space that feels experiential rather than observational. Instead of simply documenting a scene, the goal is to place the viewer within it, creating in a way that feels human, intimate, and emotionally present rather than staged.


My direction is intentionally light-handed. Rather than over-choreographing performances, I focus on creating believable situations and letting real interactions develop within them. Subtle gestures, body language, and natural expressions resonate more than perfectly staged scenes.

DETAILS

Authenticity is the guide. Environments, wardrobe, and small behavioral details help ground the image in reality. Clothing should feel lived in, like a favorite sweater. Something an Arkansan might wear for years because it still fits just right.


Scene elements follow the same ethos, and care should be taken to call back to Baptist Health in a meaningful way. Always authentic, but with intention. A pillow in a Baptist Health brand color that lives in the foreground, creating an artful color wash across the image feels more refined and timeless. Another image might show part of a logo. While another features a recognizable location. Together they create an undoubtedly Baptist library of images.


Baptist is always present. Supportive and consistent, but not heavy handed or distracting.

Man relaxing against tree laughing while children play soccer on green grass in sunny park.
Modern kitchen with white marble island, dark cabinets, geometric pendant lights, and two people near the counter.
Woman kneeling to hug young girl warmly in bright modern building while another woman watches.
A smiling mother holds her baby in a striped onesie while sitting in a nursery rocking chair by a sunlit window.
Man and boy share a joyful hug on an outdoor basketball court, holding a basketball with a hoop in the background.
Surgeons perform robotic-assisted surgery using a da Vinci surgical system in a modern operating room.
Close-up of hands adjusting a microscope in a bright laboratory setting with lens flare.
Patient receiving radiation therapy treatment in a modern medical linear accelerator machine with blue lighting.
Three joyful girls laughing and playing outdoors in golden sunlight among green trees.
Father joyfully lifting his laughing daughter in a sunny park with trees and a lake in the background.
Elderly grandparent playfully holding laughing child upside down on a sunny porch.
Red-haired mother tenderly kissing her newborn baby in a hospital room.
A joyful Black father laughs with two young children in a sunny park, one child on his shoulders.
A jogger runs along a sunny tree-lined urban pedestrian street with green trees and modern architecture.
Three generations of women walk together along a tree-lined path in a lush green park on a summer day.

CAMERA

Be ready, ignore the rules. Everything is subject to an exception. One thing I pride myself on is trusting my instincts on set, and the flexibility to adapt on a moment’s notice. Embracing the imperfect often leads to images that feel the most alive.


Technically, lens choice and camera position are designed to reinforce the feeling of being present in the scene. I typically work handheld, which allows for spontaneous framing and fluid adjustments as moments develop. It keeps me responsive and close to the action, helping compositions feel natural versus overly structured.


My lenses tend to live in the normal to slightly wide range with shallow depth of field, which creates a sense of proximity and immersion without distortion. The viewer feels close to the moment, as if they are standing within the scene.

LIGHTING

Courage, Hope, Strength, and Resilience are some of the words I'd love to evoke with intentional lighting choices for this Baptist Health image library. Whether that's morning sun streaming through a window, or a determined look out over an open sky, light is the defining force for the tone of the image.


My lighting style leans toward backlight and side light, which feels the most natural while giving shape and depth to the environment. Combining that with a naturalistic approach embracing lens flares, light leaks, and foreground elements, results in imagery with texture and dimensionality. These elements subtly reinforce the feeling that the viewer is experiencing the moment alongside the people in the frame.

COLLABORATION

Part of maintaining a relaxed, natural rhythm on set is minimizing anything that makes the process feel overly technical or staged. Instead of being tethered to a laptop by a cable, I use a live wireless capture system that sends images instantly to multiple monitors and iPads for the team to review.


This allows clients, creatives, and art directors to see the work as it develops in real time, while keeping the camera free and mobile. Without a physical tether anchoring the camera to a workstation, I’m able to move fluidly within the scene and stay responsive.

A male nurse in blue scrubs smiles warmly while speaking with a patient in a modern medical facility.
A smiling gym receptionist shakes hands with a male member wearing a backpack at a modern fitness center front desk.
Smiling male physician in white coat consulting with a patient in a medical office setting.
A female healthcare professional in blue scrubs smiles while working in a medical facility corridor.
Scientist using UV light equipment with blue gloves in a laboratory setting.
Scientist using a pipette to transfer samples into vials on an illuminated lab tray, wearing blue gloves.
Close-up of a surgeon wearing purple glasses, surgical loupes, and a teal face mask during a medical procedure.
Young man in blue hoodie with AirPods listening to music outdoors in golden sunlight.
A grandfather and young grandson share a tender moment sitting on grass by a sunlit lake under leafy trees.
Couples enjoying wine by a beach bonfire at dusk with coastal town in background.
Cyclist in red jersey riding road bike through lush green tree-lined path on sunny day.
Couple riding bicycles together through a sunny autumn forest trail, smiling and enjoying an outdoor adventure.
Children running toward a smiling man sitting on a sofa in a bright living room.
Happy family with a young girl walking outdoors among trees with Spanish moss.
Two men smiling and playing acoustic guitar together indoors, enjoying a fun musical session.