His work, marked by layered compositions and textured narratives, carries the unmistakable romance of someone who has learned to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. Whether capturing wild landscapes or bustling urban streets, Henry’s lens doesn’t merely document moments; it imbues them with meaning, bridging his creative path with the grassroots energy of the running and fashion communities.

We delved into Henry’s evolution, the inspirations that have shaped him, and his vision for the future.

Growing up in Vermont 

“First things first: photography and directing weren’t really on my radar. When I was younger, I never imagined this could be my path. In fact, at first, I thought I was going to join the army; then, I considered becoming a teacher. I wasn’t particularly drawn to the arts—I couldn’t draw or paint. But then, in high school, around the age of 16, I had an incredible art teacher who introduced me to photography.

He was a photographer himself, and that was my original inspiration. Seeing his work and following his journey made photography seem incredibly fascinating. Shortly after, making videos became even more compelling, especially since I was an avid gamer and began creating video game edits for YouTube. The real turning point came when I started making videos of real-world subjects.

It didn’t take long for me to realize that I wanted to make videos professionally. Photography stayed in the picture only because I bought a camera that could shoot both photos and videos, so I had to learn how to take photos as well. Those early years were all about learning to make videos, editing, and color grading. It took a long time to even approach a level of competence, but the process itself was captivating. From the very beginning, I found deep satisfaction in the creative aspect of photography and videography.

What Vermont gave me was the realization that there was so much more out there—and I wanted to explore it.”

Living in New York

“I’ll never forget when I came to New York on my 17th birthday. Fun fact: I was actually born in New York, but my family moved to Vermont before I turned two. When I “returned,” it was truly eye-opening. That’s when I started to take photos and make videos in an urban setting. I was completely inspired by the city. During my senior year of high school, I started making the trip almost every weekend because I was so interested in what the city had to offer. I knew that the more I studied each photograph, the better I would become—and the faster I would improve.

Even now, after I shoot a project or direct a video, I make it a point to review the work  and think about what I could have done better—constantly refining and evolving.”

Inspirations

“Most people now ask me, “Where did you learn, and how did you develop your style? What do you like to shoot?” For me, it’s always been about absorbing a million different influences over time—learning what resonates with me and, just as importantly, what doesn’t. A part of the process is spending time with photographs that I find resonate with me. And I’m still in that phase. I don’t think I’m anywhere near a point where I can stop learning. 

The works that inspire me most are centered around layered compositions, particularly from street photographers like Alex Webb, Daniel Arnold, and Sinna Nasseri. The way they effortlessly capture deep compositions is something I find truly beautiful. 

Running 

“The main thing with Bandit is that from the very beginning, we knew exactly what we wanted to do: something a little bolder, a little edgier and unexpected.

Let me put it in context with the Iceland project we did for our latest winter campaign. When Tim West, Founder and Creative Director of Bandit, approached me, he said, “We’ve got a winter campaign coming up, and we need to shoot in a location that puts the clothing to the test. What’s our plan?” At the time, it was 85°F in New York, with no snow in sight. When you’re shooting seasonal collections, you always have to do it before the actual season begins. So, the first thing I said was, “We need to go somewhere with snow.” We wanted to capture a textural feel, drawing comparisons between the textures of the clothing and the textures of the earth. That’s how we landed on Iceland.

In Iceland, we were able to get an incredible range of looks in a very short time: mountains, ravines, craters, volcanic landscapes, and an array of stunning colors. 

The process is very collaborative between myself and the Bandit team. These are people I talk to nearly every day. We’re always bouncing ideas off each other, and when something resonates, we dive deep and really develop it. I have to give credit to them—though we’ve only been working together for a little over a year, we’ve already accomplished a lot. And, by the way, the product is incredible, which makes it easier to put out into the world. The team consistently delivers exceptional collections. “Evolve Running” is a mantra that Bandit uses across their brand and that’s exactly what we’re trying to do—evolve the clothing, the creative direction, the campaigns, and the activations.

Every year, during the New York City Marathon, the events they host throughout the week are phenomenal. It’s amazing to witness how large and engaged their community is in the city. At the end of the day, the running world today is led by grassroots communities. If you’re not there, your brand isn’t either. One of the most impressive moments this year was when they opened their flagship store in the West Village. What the entire Bandit team managed to pull off in such a short time was extraordinary. To be part of that and to see the community rally around it was truly a beautiful thing.”

New Dimensions

If there’s one area I’d love to explore further, it’s fashion editorials and the music industry. I’m drawn to the idea of having my hands in a variety of projects, constantly engaging in this vibrant, ever-evolving creative world we live in. I believe in the importance of working on personal projects. It’s something many people, myself included, forget once they set foot in the commercial world. They stop working on the very things that got them to where they are in the first place. 

With that being said, I’m fortunate enough that I feel just as passionate about my work with Public Opinion, the media and production company I co-founded with my business partners, Jack Coyne and Kieran Coyne. We now have a full-time team of seven working on Public Opinion & Track Star*, and the reason we started it was simple: Jack, Kieran, and I asked ourselves, “Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could create something together—something bigger than what any of us could accomplish alone?” At the outset, we didn’t know exactly what it would look like, but now, slowly but surely, it’s gaining momentum. We’ve been at it for two and a half years, and it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey. Working with friends is always the best, and I’m excited to see where this collaboration will take us in the future.