I grew up in the charming little town of Redding, nestled in Northern California—where the outdoors was my second home. My love for observing everything (and everyone) around me eventually turned into a passion for photography and writing. After a couple trips overseas, I realized that Redding, as picturesque as it was, might not be the setting for the grand adventure I had in mind. So, I packed up and headed for Los Angeles. I wasn’t chasing fame or fortune—just a bigger playground to explore, you know, where the scenery includes more than just trees and rivers.