My Story

A person in a red jacket, kneeling on a rocky desert landscape, taking a photograph with a camera. They are wearing a striped beanie and black pants, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A person in a red jacket, kneeling on a rocky desert landscape, taking a photograph with a camera. They are wearing a striped beanie and black pants, with a cloudy sky overhead.

Adventure and exploration have shaped me for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I felt most alive outdoors, wandering through the woods and drawn to the sense of discovery that comes from being immersed in the natural world. Later, that same pull led me underwater through scuba diving, into the mountains and forests through outdoor pursuits, and eventually to studying fish, wildlife, and recreational land management at BCIT.

  

 

 My path has taken me across the world and through many different chapters: outdoor guiding, diving instruction, martial arts, and photography. Each has taught me something different, but the common thread has always been the joy and wonder of exploring nature.

 When I reflect on the experiences I’ve had, it’s the photographs and footage I’ve captured along the way that stir the deepest emotions. They take me back to the places I’ve been, the people I’ve shared them with, and the moments I might otherwise have forgotten.

Many of those memories began with stepping beyond what felt familiar: travelling to wild places, learning new skills, and discovering what I was capable of along the way. Those experiences have taught me that some of our greatest victories are quiet ones—the moments when we overcome our own hesitation and take the first step into the unknown.

That’s why I want to pursue photography more seriously: to better preserve these experiences and tell the stories behind them. The natural world has given me some of my most lasting memories, and through my images, I hope to share even a small part of its beauty with others. If a photograph can inspire someone to pause, feel a connection, or see a place in a new way, it may also help foster a desire to protect it.

 As I continue to grow as a photographer, storyteller, and steward of the wild, I want to help people recognize what’s truly valuable and worth conserving—and encourage us all to care for the natural world we’re fortunate to share. 

That’s the essence of Agatsu Adventures…

 I’m currently developing my photography practice with a focus on wildlife, landscapes and the stories behind these wild places. If you’re interested in working together, commissioning an image, or following along with new work, I’d love to connect.

Please reach out at Agatsu.adventures@gmail.com