I’m a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and a Haskell alum with a passion for photojournalism. I’m working on a master’s degree in Indigenous Studies and I think a lot about ethics, gazes, and racism in photography. I take the responsibility of portraying the communities I photograph seriously and strive to repair the legacy of harm caused by photographers who historically and presently have not represented people fairly and accurately.

I have been awarded Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association in the following categories:

Photographer of the year
2024: 2nd place, All Divisions
2023: 3rd place, All Divisions

Photo Illustration
2023: 1st place, All Divisions
2023: 3rd place, All Divisions

Best Story/Picture Combination
2024: 3rd place, Division VII

Photo Package
2023: 3rd place, Division VII

More info on the awards received by The Lawrence Times: 2023 and 2024

Photos from other photographers :)

Wet Plate photo by Handmade Photography