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Overview

  • 9 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Danish, Spanish
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Professional Photographer specialising in Social Unrest a...
  • BA (Hons) Photojournalism
  • From South Salem, NY, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Travel the world and meet lots of cool people

ABOUT ME

I'm an American living in London! (woohoo!) I'm currently studying photojournalism at University of the Arts in London.

I've been photographing professionally for the past 3-4 years and recently began specialising in covering war, conflict, protests, and refugees. So far this year I have photographed in Ireland, all over England, France, Egypt, Bahrain, and Libya, so lots of stories to tell!

Click on my website link if you want to see any of my work!

I am a pretty outgoing person. I like meeting new people and travelling wherever my budget allows (when I'm not in some far away place working). As far as movies and music go, I don't really have any favourites in particular, but if I like the song or the movie then I'll listen to it or watch it, it doesn't really matter who the artist is.

For sports, I really like any sport that gives and adrenaline rush. Especially downhill mountain biking, surfing, skiing, rock climbing, and sailboat racing, maybe some day I'll try skydiving.

PHILOSOPHY

I like to live my life on the edge a lot of the time. Whether that may be working on a project, or taking a risk during a dangerous sport, it's all part of the fun.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I live in South/London (Zone 3, 30min to central door to door). I may be able to host you depending on my uni schedule. If I can't host you, I'll at least be able to meet you for a pint or give you a bit of a tour.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfed only in London a few times before I moved here and each time was awesome. Yet to host someone though!

Interests

Photography, Cinema, music, sports, way too many things to list here, but for more see above.

  • arts
  • photography
  • film making
  • movies
  • traveling
  • music
  • cycling
  • surfing
  • skydiving
  • skiing
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I will listen to or watch most anything, I have a pretty open mind when it comes to movies and music. As far as books go, I don't read as often as I used to, so I don't have too many favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Have photographed in various conflict zones throughout the world, which as amazing as that might seem, its actually quite a sobering experience.

And where I've been so far:

create your own visited country map
or write about it on the open travel guide

Teach, Learn, Share

I have lots of photo and film making experience so if anyone wants to learn, I'll be happy to teach you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Italy, Libya, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States

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