André is a formally trained documentary photographer who as a visual storyteller creates simple yet refined images that transcend traditional wedding photography, celebrating the unguarded moment through stolen kisses, loving glances, and heartfelt tears. He is very passionate about what he does, and the final product that he will deliver. It is very important to André that couples are very comfortable with him as their photographer since they will be sharing some of the most important moments of their life together during the course of their wedding day.
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A native to the High Desert of California André got his first taste of documentary photography exploring abandoned houses and photographing the left behind remnants of people’s lives. After working as an Art Director for 7 years at two different trade magazines, he relocated to San Francisco to pursue his MFA in Photography. While earning his MFA at San Francisco’s Academy of Art, Andre focused on developing and honing a photojournalistic eye. During his final year of school he was mentored in a one-on-one environment with many photographic greats including Ed Kashi and Jim Nachtwey, who helped to put the polish on his skills.
André continues to explore and photograph the hidden life of Californians and other topics, from abandoned buildings throughout the Bay Area and homeless metal thieves to underground dining events in San Francisco.
André currently teaches undergrad and graduate level documentary photography classes in San Francisco. His work has appeared in many different publications including: the Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, CMYK Magazine, Digital Photo Pro, Digital Photographer Magazine, and online publications zREPORTAGE, VR Magazine, and Snapixel Magazine. Andre has earned numerous industry accolades, including a bronze in documentary photography at the 63rd Annual College Photographer of the Year Awards, Award of Excellence at the 64th Annual College Photographer of the Year Awards, was invited to participate in the Eddie Adams Workshop, the premiere photojournalism workshop in the country, and recently was awarded honorable mention in the documentary category of Digital Photo Pro's 4th annual emerging photo pro contest.
When he isn't working he is spending time with his wife, daughter, and cooking.
