What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job in documentary film was about a women's shelter in Washington, DC
Have you ever used a typewriter?
In college I used to write bad poetry on one
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
There was a recent 1hr parking standoff in LA between two cars fighting over the space. I appreciated the sheer willpower involved
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
A quick synopsis, with an understanding of how I might be able to visually tell the story
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Sony cameras - FS7s and A7Sii's. A Mavic drone, Zeiss lenses, Premiere and after effects. And usually a whole mess of GoPros.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram - though I travel a lot my gram is mostly weird signs around Brooklyn
Who do you wish followed you?
I am a huge fan of Yeti's content
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm incredibly proud of Chasing the Northern Lights, a profile of the world's #1 aurora borealis tour, in Lapland, Sweden
When's the best time to pitch you?
Just after lunch
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Sesame Street asked if I wanted to shoot a food tour with Cookie Monster! Career highlight, there
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
The history of Dead Horse Bay, the dirtiest beach in New York. I weirdly was into the story but it's not T+L's beat unfortunately
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I love The Outline these days
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That travel video is always luxurious! Some of my most challenging days have been in the world's most beautiful places.
