Hey, I’m Jose, a Virginia-based self-taught aerial photographer! My journey with drones began after serving four years in the Marine Corps. It was an exciting yet challenging experience, but it taught me an indelible lesson. Every place and person you encounter has a story worth telling.

This curiosity led me to build my online portfolio, not for profit, but to show the beauty of God’s creation. Drone photography has become my way to tell stories and share them through photos.

Originally from the flatlands of Indiana, I now call the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia home (at least for now), studying at the University of Virginia and preparing for law school.

But when I’m not tinkering with drones, you can find me either training for my next ultra marathon (I’ve completed three so far), diving into good books (too many to list here), or satisfying my craving for the best pizza in town. (Though let’s be honest, Domino’s $9.99 carryout deal on their app holds an unfair advantage over the local favorites.)

I’m by no means an expert, a young Jedi in the making at best, but if I seem at least a bit interesting and want to see more, follow along as I keep flying!