All Aboard

Setting sail in 2017 on a deployment with the US Navy marked the beginning of a journey where the return home date remained tentative. The 7-month venture felt like an eternity, and gradually, the notion that this ship was my temporary home took hold.

Never Stop Learning

During this time, I embraced the philosophy of "Never Stop Learning." Tasked with providing content for social platforms, I collaborated with the public affairs Officer and jumped at the opportunity to learn a new skill—the Sony Alpha 6000. Beyond the routine administrative work, immersing myself in photography became a refreshing break. As a channel for communication, social media played a crucial role in keeping our families informed about our adventures, especially for those sailors with loved ones thousands of miles away.

Traveling to 11 countries across Europe and the Middle East, my camera became an extension of my exploration. Each new destination became an opportunity to enhance my photography skills. To share more visual narratives from my journey, click on my Instagram Link at the bottom of my homepage.

The experiences sparked a curiosity about formal education in Media Arts. Intrigued, I conducted research and scheduled a visit with Humber to explore their Media and Creative Arts program, contemplating the possibilities of structured learning beyond the seas.