For as long as I can remember, I’ve been chasing light—sunrise reflections on the ocean, golden-hour glows on quiet coastlines, and those raw, fleeting moments that stop you in your tracks. Growing up in Virginia Beach, the ocean became my sanctuary, and surfing became the rhythm that fueled my creativity and shaped the way I see the world. It taught me to slow down, to look closer, and to find meaning in motion and light.

What started as a way to capture those moments turned into something deeper: a way to connect, to be present, and to translate the wild beauty of the world into something you can feel. That passion for perspective and presence lives at the heart of Paradise Collective.