Biography

I grew up in both the suburb city of St.Albert, just north of Edmonton, as well as having spent many of my childhood years in the "big city" itself.  Growing up, I have been surrounded by artistic, creative, and liberal minded people, who have taught and guided me through this journey that we call LIFE. And this journey has only just begun. I have succeeded and failed, but always I am learning, never fearing to dream big and attain what I want most in life. My pursuit of happiness is demonstrated through my work and I thank you for taking the time to view my work and learn a little more about me.

Let's begin... I grew up in the late eighties and early nineties when technology was becoming more sophisticated as well as more abundant in the common household. So naturally, with my dad having a career in the Radio & Television industry, I had access to TVs, VCRs, and of course, cameras, both video and still.

It was the video camera that I was first attracted to, as the wonderous adventures of the "People Eating Pillows" that Dad created using "Stop Animation" techniques could be played backed, viewed, and enjoyed almost instantaneously. With the video camera, there was no need for me to wait a week to see a picture that would ultimately dissapoint - After all, pictures couldn't move! In short, I didn't have the patience at three years old to appreciate the depth of emotion that could be felt in a still image. All in good time... Nevertheless, my eye and imagination behind the camera had begun at a very young age. Home video-making became a frequent event for my father and me, and I continued to develop my passion for this visual art. My fascination with the video camera led me, also, to the discovery of acting. This became a major part of my elementary and junior high years, having participated in both school and "real world" productions, as well as leading me to join a local talent agency, that of which I am still a part of to this day.

When I started my high school career, at Paul Kane High School, I finally got the opportunity to focus on video making everyday, as I took Communications Technologies as one of my electives. Not only was I able to make my own movies, but I was introduced to various other visual art forms, all of which I fell in love with - photography being one of them! The Comm. Tech. lab became my home for that year, as I was addicted to my projects. And it showed! In my first year of high school, I took home the McBain Camera Graphic Arts Award (that of which was given to students in the eleventh or twelfth grade in the preceding years), as well as placed third of twenty two in the Video Production category at the Alberta Skills Competition for the Trades and Technologies. I moved in with my dad, on the opposite end of town, in my grade eleven year, so I ended up finishing my high school career at Strathcona Composite High School. Luckily for me, the school had a fantastic Graphic Arts program, that of which is recognizable at many post-secondary institutions, so the education I received in my final two years couldn't have been better! Unfortunately, the program didn't include video production, but this gave me a chance to further my skills in basic photography as well as working with computer editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop.

Graduation rolled around in June 2006, and I was left with options for the following year. Well, two options - Work or school! I figured, since my marks were good, I'd take the safe route and become a psychologist like my mother, disregarding any kind of artistic talent I thought I had. "Be safe," I thought,"school will get you a career and a career will get you money!" Ok. So this is true. But not always the case. Rather than following my heart, my dream, and maybe even my calling, I took what I thought would be a safer route with less risk. I applied at the University of Alberta, got in no problem...and dropped out at the end of first semester. I screwed up! My heart wasn't in what I was doing and it showed in my work. It took me a while to overcome my failure but I soon realized and accepted my mistakes...and had an epiphany! I realized that this life is mine! A life to do what I want with it, to see the things I want to see, and to be the person I want to be while living it! With so much freedom and opportunity, why wouldn't I be doing what I want to do!? Why wouldn't I be doing what truly makes me happy...?

With the guidance and support from my family, I found the confidence in myself to pursue a dream I know will make me happy. And dare I call it luck, when I say that what I've been doing for a year as a passion is also becoming my career. This year, I have been fortunate enough to have been able to work as an actor, landing a large principal role in the local production of Rosenkrank, as well as having worked three sessions, as part of a new training program implemented by the Canadian military, doing improvisational role-playing with the troops that are to be deployed in Afghanistan. In August of this year I began Brock Kryton Photography, and have plans to further my knowledge and develop my skill at Grant Macewan in their Design and Photography program.

Thanks for visiting my site. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact with me as I would be thrilled to chat!