In 2016, he was named a finalist for The Pulitzer Prize in breaking news photography for Getty's team coverage of the Baltimore riots following the death of Freddie Gray. Prior to joining Getty, he was a freelance photojournalist covering news and politics in Washington, DC. He holds a degree in photojournalism from Ohio University's School of Visual Communication. His work has been recognized multiple times by Pictures of the Year International, National Press Photographers Association and the White House News Photographers Association.