I have always been asking questions throughout my life, whether it's a question of how a power tool works or what my friend thought of the latest movie they watched. However, the most important questions from my eyes always stem from a singular word: "Why?" Why do people behave the way they do? Why did this band put this song before the other on an album? Why does working on this project bring so much happiness...or pain? It's a simple yet powerful question that has guided me through my life.

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Questioning the world has weaved its way into the work I make. I have found joy in creating art through the lenses of psychology, music, and the weight of the modern world. Themes such as friendship and self-discovery are prevalent in my writing. In my photography, I aim to distill the humanity in every subject, even amidst the mask they sometimes put on to shield that humanity. Everyone has a story, and I strive to capture these moments within the integrity of paper or the lens of a camera with accuracy and care.

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Even in the midst of an everchanging planet with newfound obstacles popping into existence at every given moment, I truly do have hope in humanity. If we don't have hope for our future, then what do we live for? That hope lies in every piece I write, every character I inhabit, every word I say.

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So...why do I do what I do? Because I have hope, and I want to relay that hope to anyone who will listen.