one long dérive

Zhouzhuang - film and photography

a few of my recent works shot in 周庄，江苏

周庄 Series

photos captured on site in time-frozen Zhouzhuang.

Indigo

short film capturing the history and heartbeat of traditional loom weaving

My Journey

Raised between the soft dunes and shifting blues of Lake Michigan and the hum of Grand Rapids’ city streets, I grew up learning to hold stillness and motion in the same breath. The shoreline taught me patience; the skyline taught me ambition. Together, they shaped the rhythm of who I became.

Uprooting myself from West Michigan’s forests and wide-open waters and replanting in the dense, electric cityscapes of East China, I’ve learned to carry my sense of place like a compass. In the swirl of new languages, unfamiliar streets, and neon nights, I’ve discovered a broader horizon, one that stretches far beyond where my roots began, yet still draws strength from them.

Work

Student Photography & Film

Short films and photos that tell stories close to home and across the globe.

Education

Duke Kunshan University '28

Bringing together a background in multiple languages, linguistics & programming, and a curious global mindset from Michigan to East Asia to pursue an undergraduate degree in Media: Digital Culture and Communication