Hello,
I’m a designer | photographer | real estate investor | traveler | entrepreneur
Based where ever you need me. I’m always on move the but never far away.
I’m always interested to partner. Let’s talk.
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What keeps me busy:
It sounds simple, ideal, and relatively easy to do. Right? Just be happy… but it’s taken a lot of life lessons and intense thought to be able to discover what genuinely makes me happy. I have made conscious choices to do the things I love and that I’m passionate about.
These things include design, photography, and travel. There are many details that fit into those categories that I’m pursing, I’m involved in, and are important. Giving myself the freedom to accept those ups and downs but always remembering to “just be happy.”
“ The purpose of our lives is to be happy”
—Dalia Lama
DESIGNER
Earned my degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS) and started my career as a landscape architect and land planner during the height of the development “boom” in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2005.
Large scale master plans is my primary focus in land planning. Exceling in space planning led me to take on the challenge of renovating a space. A kitchen area to be exact. Interior design was “new” to me, but I learned that space planning an area of 1500 acres is the exact same process as 1500 square feet. My ability to understand scale, size, and movement has allowed me to excel in this area and to create beautiful spaces.
At my core, I find happiness in creative design. So for over 15 years, I have been working in the fields of land planning and interior design, graphic design, photography, and media.
PHOTOGRAPHER
I’ve always taken photos often shooting professional projects, trips, and definitely family and friends. The annoying brother with the camera capturing magical moments.
Enter the global pandemic and a lot of free time… I upgraded my equipment, studied, and shot everyday. Putting myself out there and started getting clients! What I thought was a hobby, turned into a business, and Bearded Image was born.
As a freelance photographer, I have a passion for taking beautiful images across varied categories: landscape; sports and action; automotive; portraits; food; and products.
It’s not about the type of photography, but about capturing beautiful images that reflect my clients and their brands.
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Real estate has always been apart of my design career. Working for large developers, planning real estate, and changing interior spaces, investing in real estate was a natural transition. Bearded Properties is focused on two areas:
Renovations | Understanding and using the space and scale strategically, developing thoughtful floor plans, and beautiful design finishes are how I create a great renovation!
Rental Properties | Focusing on, what I call, “recreational real estate”, by targeting properties near vineyards, ski resorts, and national parks… basically any travel destinations.
TRAVELER
I’ve been fortunate to call many parts of the United States home, and have even taken a few trips overseas too. Have I traveled all over? No. Would I like to see more places and have new experiences? Absolutely.
Enter “van life.” When a friend suggested I look into converting a van to travel, my initial response was “hell no.” Cue Chris Farley, “ you’re going to live in a van, down by the river!”
After a lot of research, two years of design, and a lot of patience, van life is becoming a reality. I have designed a live | work | gear hauler | adventure vehicle that is my home.
I spend time in the places I love and with the people I love, and it gives me the freedom to pursue all my passions!
Entrepreneur
This idea has been brewing for many years. It makes me feel like me and is a part of my daily routine. I’m excited to be able to share soon… stay tuned!
