Out of the valley, and into the soup.
<p>I was born and raised in the lush Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. I first picked up a video camera at the age of 10, and have been picking them up ever since. I lived 14 years in Portland, OR, where I studied history at Lewis and Clark College, washed dishes, cooked and hosted cocktail parties. I always found a reason to pick up a video camera, whether it was to impress a girl, discover new things or reveal something about myself to the world. I spent 10 years in Portland's vibrant restaurant industry cooking and managing kitchens, and once I put away my chef's coat for good, I chose to devote myself to bringing human stories to life through the lens of a camera. I call it "thoughtful entertainment for the 21st Century", and now I bring it to you.</p>