During his time as a student at Tufts University he directed short films, interned at two public radio stations, and studied under VII founder Gary Knight. Upon graduating in 2012, Luke moved to Johannesburg, South Africa to work as a photo intern for The Mail and Guardian. On assignment he photographed the aftermath of the Marikana massacre, covered national politics and climbed the hills of Lesotho. After returning to the states he spent a year building boats. Luke is now working as an Associate Producer at Reel Peak Films.