Hello!

Hello!

Tristan sitting on rooftop with camera equipment and rail system, smiling

It’s so nice to meet you! I figure if you clicked this far you’d like to know a little about me; I grew up in the good ol’ midwest with a family full of creative weirdos. My dad was an Art Director and Photographer for a magazine company, and my mom ran a side business as a Videographer. While I didn’t play many sports growing up, I spent my time drawing and making "movies".

Today, filmmaking and design is at the heart of what I love doing, and I’m eager to keep learning and become the person the little Tristan would be proud of.

When I’m not working, you can find me capturing self-portraits, filming short films, or painting. To give my little brain a rest, I love being outside, whether I'm skateboarding, biking, or hiking.

Skills ✍🏻

GRAPHIC DESIGN
As an Enneagram type 1—the perfectionist—I believe the devil is in the details, and I won’t miss them. Every design decision is deliberate, ensuring that the final product is nothing short of perfect.

PHOTOGRAPHY
My parents handed me my first digital camera when I was 8, and I’ve been obsessed with capturing moments ever since. For me, photography is my way of freezing time, otherwise I’d most likely forget with my ADHD brain, LOL.

VIDEOGRAPHY
My parents handed me my first camera—oh wait, I already mentioned that. Video is one of the most powerful storytelling mediums, and I’m in love with it. Honestly, every night could be a movie night—heck, make it a double feature.

Experience 👨🏻‍🎨

ABOVO
Marketing & Design Agency
2021-Present | Visual Designer

CYBERSPROUT
Web Design Agency
2019-2020 | Graphic Designer

ROSE CITY INC.
Signage Shop
2019 | Production Artist

AAF-ND BOARD MEMBER
Volunteer Experience
2023-2025 | Creative Director

ART OF DOCUMENTARY CERTIFIED
Filmmaking Course
2024 | The Cinematic Eye

Tristan and his co-director at the premier of their short film.

Awards 🏆

2023 GOLD AAF-ND AWARD - Kokada Brand Guidelines / Photography

2023 SILVER AAF-ND AWARD - The Norseman Beer / Label Design

2023 BRONZE INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARD - Worthy Men / Short Film

2022 SILVER AAF-ND AWARD - GRO Investments / Logo Design

2021 GOLD AAF-ND AWARD - The Pines / Logo Design

2020 JUDGE'S CHOICE AAF-CM AWARD (Student) - Two Guys Pizza / Ad Campaign

2020 GOLD AAF-CM AWARD (Student) - Two Guys Pizza / Brand Design

2020 GOLD AAF-CM AWARD (Student) - THR3E / Book Cover Design

2020 SILVER AAF-CM AWARD (Student) - Dot’s Pretzels / Print Ad