1. What do you find to be some defining characteristics of Baltimore’s art scene, and where would you like to see improvements or increased support?

Baltimore’s art scene is fiercely independent, deeply rooted in community, and incredibly multidisciplinary. There’s a raw authenticity here, a willingness to take risks, support each other, and blur the lines between fine art, street culture, performance, and activism. I’d love to see increased support for infrastructure: more accessible studio spaces, sustainable artist housing, and long-term investment in arts education across neighborhoods—not just short-term grants, but consistent and structural support.

I’d also like to see more art collectors buying work here in Baltimore. There is a wealth of talent in this city, and supporting artists locally not only strengthens the creative economy, it helps keep the cultural energy rooted in place.

2. What has you most excited with this year’s Artscape format/offerings?

The introduction of the Scout Art Fair is a breath of fresh air. This inaugural edition, curated by Derrick Adams and Teri Henderson, is putting Baltimore on the map for serious art collectors. Traditionally, many collectors focus on major markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Scout offers something different—an accessible, highly curated platform rooted in Baltimore’s creative ecosystem. It features artists across career stages, from emerging to mid-career, many with national and international recognition.

What’s especially exciting is the fair’s commitment to accessibility. With works priced between $150 and $5,000, it welcomes everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned collectors. It’s a chance to build or begin collections in a meaningful way, directly supporting artists and deepening investment in the local scene.

This moment feels like a turning point for Baltimore’s visibility on a national stage, creating space for connection, commerce, and community. People can find me during Artscape weekend at Booth 12 at Scout Art Fair, hosted on the second floor of the Baltimore War Memorial, located at 101 N. Gay Street. Available inventory during Scout Art Fair includes affordable open edition prints and limited edition prints.

3. For this Scout Art Fair, what are some lighting, techniques, or materials you used that fans of your photography would find interesting?

For this series, I was inspired by the energy and presence of Baltimore’s creative communities. I used strobe lights and gels to produce bold, saturated color and vivid backdrops that amplify each subject’s movement and style. My work is centered around creativity, agency, and personal power, capturing individuals who embody self-expression through gesture, fashion, and presence.

These new silhouette portraits merge pop aesthetics with social impact and celebrate radical self-expression. The centerpiece is a 45x30" silhouette of Zoe Scott, Upcycle Fashion Icon and founder of KNWLDG COUTURE, photographed against a bright yellow backdrop. The series also features portraits of voguer Marquis Clanton, a leading figure in the House of Revlon, and rapper and DJ Kotic Couture. Each subject brings depth and cultural resonance to the work, reinforcing my ongoing commitment to documenting artists whose creativity and individuality shape Baltimore’s cultural identity.

4. What brought you to focus on fashion photography, and if that wasn’t a focus, what are other areas that you really enjoy shooting?

Fashion photography emerged naturally through my work with musicians, dancers, and creatives who express themselves through style. It’s less about trends and more about documenting identity through clothing, gesture, and presence. I’ve covered both runway and street style, photographing Bishme Cromartie at NYFW last year for Baltimore Magazine, covering independent fashion design at Project Artscape, and documenting local designers and retailers for BmoreArt. Most recently, I captured race day fashion at the 2025 Preakness Stakes for Baltimore Beat.

Outside of fashion, I enjoy photographing street culture, nightlife, artist portraits, and any subject where creative energy and individuality come to the surface. My work often blurs the line between documentary and editorial, centering creativity, agency, and self-expression.

5. Where can people find you after Scout during 2025?                          

In 2025, you’ll find me exhibiting new work at art fairs and galleries, continuing my contributions as a photographer for BmoreArt and Baltimore Beat, and teaching photography at Georgetown University. I maintain a studio at Hooper Mill and host workshops that combine yoga and creative practice. My work is represented by Addison/Ripley Fine Art in Washington, D.C. You can also find me at Baltimore Bike Party on the last Friday of each month.