Storytelling With Care

I’ve been drawn to creative work for as long as I can remember. In high school, I was the kid who stayed late in the computer lab playing with the earliest versions of Photoshop, long after everyone else had gone home. That curiosity stuck with me and shaped the path I’ve followed ever since.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in Media Arts from the University of Arizona, then a master’s in Film and Digital Technology from Chatham University, where I fell in love with video. I spent a year in Los Angeles chasing the idea of acting, but the closest I got to fame was as a background actor on some of my favorite shows. My very first background role, fittingly, was playing a photographer on Parks and Recreation during Ben and Leslie’s wedding — a bit of foreshadowing, I suppose.

Eventually, I realized I belonged behind the camera. That clarity led me to NYU, where I earned a second master’s degree in Digital Media Design for Learning. My goal was to follow in the footsteps of my heroes, Jim Henson and Mister Rogers, and create meaningful media for children. My background was in early childhood education, and storytelling for young people had always been at the heart of what I wanted to do.

As I was finishing grad school, I found myself reconnecting with photography in a deeper way. Around the same time, I met my future wife, a senior teacher at the yoga studio where I practiced. One thing led to another, and I began traveling the world documenting retreats, studios, and teachers — eventually photographing some of the most respected names in yoga.

Now, through Grant Henry Media, I work with families, nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals to tell stories that feel honest and human. I bring years of experience, a love for the creative process, and a belief that everyone deserves to be seen with care — regardless of budget or background.

This work isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, listening closely, and creating something meaningful together.

Grant