Tristan's initiation into the realm of photography was orchestrated by his grandfather, an esteemed professor at Auburn University and a dedicated amateur photographer who reveled in capturing moments during his leisure. In Tristan's early years, his grandfather gently nurtured his burgeoning interest by providing him with modest cameras for hands-on practice. As Tristan progressed in age and skill the torch of photographic legacy was seamlessly passed on from one generation to the next.

By the time Tristan was a high school senior he had already inherited his grandfather's array of professional equipment, including his very first digital camera.Tristan would later go on to college at the Art Institute of Atlanta where he earned a degree in "Commercial Photography" marking the beginning of a professional odyssey that would later define his career. Through dedication and countless hours honing his craft, he evolved from a novice photographer into a seasoned artist with his own distinctive style.