About

 Kai is a photojournalist with a BA in both Journalism and Spanish from the University of Oregon. He was the Photo Intern for the Texas Rangers where he covered the 2026 season along with live editing and other organizational needs. Before moving to Texas, he was the Senior Photographer for the award-winning Daily Emerald Newspaper, leading visual coverage photographing NCAA Division I baseball. By the age of 25, he has been to 27 different countries across 5 continents. With work published in the Wall Street Journal, New York Post and Sports Illustrated, he thrives in uncomfortable situations. From photographing the loud and sacred game of baseball in Japan to smoking cigars with baseball players from the Cuban national team, his global perspective and deep cultural understanding have allowed him to tell the unique stories the world has to offer at the intersection of sport and culture.

 

Kai has created a unique worldview through images that showcase humanity, culture, and the beauty of sports. Kai aims to tell powerful, thoughtful, and long-lasting stories that connect us all.