The Verge
The Hollywood Reporter
The New York Times Magazine
Washington Post
For The Guardian
The New York Times
The Washington Post
The Wall Street Journal
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Kirill and Filipp moved from Russia to L.A. in 2018 to pursue acting. They are both currently servers at a restaurant but have had success appearing in music videos and with other content creators and have an agent. Taken in October of 2019.
I photographed a variety of learning environments in Los Angeles for The New York Times Magazine’s annual education issue.
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Gina moved from NYC to L.A. after having a career as a reporter for the NY Post and has been in Korea-Town since November of 2018. She’s currently bartending and working at a gym and is actively auditioning for cop and military roles that fit her personality. Taken in October of 2019.
Jose was injured while serving in Afghanistan and has become an advocate for psychedelics, like psilocybin, for therapeutic use. “I will not be told no on something that prevents human beings from killing themselves,” he said. Photographed for The New York Times.
California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.
For The Wall Street Journal.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Jon began his life in L.A. five years ago as a camera operator, after studying film production at NYU. After years behind the camera, he began acting professionally while continuing to write and direct his own projects. Clowning and improvisation classes have also been part of his practice here. He’s currently in post-production for his debut feature film, a dark teen melo-comedy following a doo-wop punk band from Nebraska.
Photo essay for Esquire Magazine photography portfolio titled, Main Street America. Seventeen photographers were sent out all across the country to document the city they live in during COVID-19 pandemic. I documented my city, Alhambra California, a largely Asian and Latino community which has both urban and suburban landscape and about seven miles East of Downtown Los Angeles.
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
Portraits for The New York Times Magazine cover story “A $60 Billion Housing Grab by Wall Street.” Hundreds of thousands of single-family homes are now in the hands of giant companies — squeezing renters for revenue and putting the American dream even further out of reach.
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
Portraits for The New York Times Magazine cover story “A $60 Billion Housing Grab by Wall Street.” Hundreds of thousands of single-family homes are now in the hands of giant companies — squeezing renters for revenue and putting the American dream even further out of reach.
The New York Times Magazine
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter.
Personal Project.
Portrait of Pulitzer prize winning anthropologist Jared Diamond for GEO Magazine.
The New York Times Magazine
Equitas Academy in Los Angeles photographed for Capital Impact Partners.
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
LeMonde Magazine
The Hollywood Reporter
The New York Times Magazine
Story on the gun industry’s relationship with entertainment for The Hollywood Reporter.
Medium
WIRED Magazine
WIRED UK Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine