"In the glow of the neon future, the lens finds its own truth—capturing not just what we see, but what we’ve become."
— Anonymous Techno-Optimist
A little bit about me
01.
I’m Legally Named Aaron
I was born and raised in San Jose, CA with its suburban sprawl, tech ecosystem and long commutes. I've sought to understand how the Silicon Valley affected the wider world. With a background in political economy and a J.D. from Santa Clara Law, I know how to connect with innovators.
02.
Relationship with technology
I love the concept of tech uplifting society and long rants on the beach. My youth was spent gaming, procrastinating and capturing moments I found personally invalidating to the world handed down to me. This has become the only way I know how reconcile those differences.
03.
Photography
From my first Canon Rebel XS, to being gifted an AE-1 and discovering a love for the unexpected, I developed my kit and my focus to remain patient, with one eye open for the perfect moment. All it took to reach this stage was a crash out and looking towards the horizon, constantly observing and learning.
04.
Interesting Fact
Not only do I shoot on film, I ran a hacker house for Web3/AI in Nob Hill. It seemed like the perfect way to channel my interest in startups & founders while leveraging my regulatory and legal background. I can also freestyle rap and make beats. Renaissance man doesn't really begin to describe whatever the hell I've become.