About

I use photography as a learning tool to help me understand how we navigate the geography of American cities. My projects focus on the public realm, transit networks, and urban green spaces. Creating photographs sparks further research into urbanism, design, and infrastructure, which in turn shapes how my projects evolve over time. Walking is central to the practice—a cinematic, ritualistic experience that slows me down and sharpens observation. Over time, returning to the same routes creates a diachronic view of the city landscape.

My primary body of work, NYC Public Realm (2009–2021), is a multi-project study of New York’s pedestrian networks, transit systems, green spaces, and urban mythologies. Now based in the Twin Cities, I’m developing a new long-term project with the same approach. Years of living car-free keep the work closely tied to everyday movement through the city.

I publish my projects as artist books and believe in building an accessible archive of the public realm—a subjective record that can serve as historical reference. Past editorial pursuits include co-authoring Photographers’ Sketchbooks—a behind-the-scenes look at how leading photographers develop their ideas—and founding LPV Magazine and The LPV Show podcast to celebrate contemporary photography and photobooks.

In parallel with this creative practice, I work as a Marketing Strategist at a Minnesota-based agency, applying a research-driven approach to communication and storytelling. My newsletter shares ongoing updates on projects and research.