Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Paul is an Artist, Photographer, and Waterman. He is known for his exquisite use of natural light, authentic rustic locations, and artful design.
As a Fine Art Photographer, Paul’s primary themes are travel, water, and surf. He has more than 13 years of professional experience, working with global brands: Vans, J.Crew, Surfline, YETI, Selina, Surfrider Foundation, Outerknown, and Diageo; and, he’s worked on multiple campaigns with celebrity photographer Ben Watts.
As a Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Paul creates cyanotype marine prints and mixed media art. His work has been featured in Hamptons Magazine, The Purist, The Surf Lodge, Soundview Greenport, Montauk Beach House, Artweek Miami, Guild Hall East Hampton, and North Fork Art Gallery.
As a Waterman, Paul has more than 20 years of experience navigating the Atlantic and diverse waters worldwide. His expertise spans shellfishing, fishing, spearfishing, and surfing — making him a true master of coastal exploration. Driven by a lifelong passion for the ocean, Paul continually deepens his knowledge of weather patterns, marine ecosystems, and ocean dynamics.
His knowledge of Montauk, its nature, and history runs deep. As a child, he grew up spending time alongside family who worked as commercial fishermen in Montauk; and, he spent most of his days at the Ditch Plains lifeguard stand where his cousin and friends watched over the beach. Captivated by Montauk’s untamed coastal beauty, he made it his full-time residence in 2007.
Education: Marist College Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Environmental Policy
Beyond Montauk, Paul has explored an impressive range of coastal environments across the globe, including Long Island, Block Island, Hawaii, California, Florida, Texas, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, South Africa, Bali, and Thailand. His travels — inspired by a childhood fascination with National Geographic — fuel his ever-growing appreciation for the ocean’s diverse ecosystem.
