I look for the light, the easy, the organic. The movement between moments, where the joy and color are found.
As a kid, picture day was my favorite day at school. Those wallet-sized yearbook photos were how I watched myself grow.
Every year I asked for the lavender backdrop, but in our home photos were considered a luxury. Which meant no matter how much I asked for color, I was given gray.
In the 5th grade, my persistence paid off. I remember how I felt in this moment. So free. So me. It wasn’t until high school that I had the chance to create that moment for someone else.
My older sister never got senior photos taken and I wanted her to have that experience. So I borrowed my friend’s fancy camera that I had no idea how to use and snapped a few photos.
They were cheesy and blurry, but they were her. Comfortable, playful and free.
The joy I felt watching my sister see herself is what made me buy my first camera. It’s the reason why I do what I do.
With me, I hope you feel seen. I hope you feel the presence of a sister who cares about capturing your true essence. And when your gallery arrives, I hope you are reminded of your light.
What’s your dream backdrop?
Feeling Beyond The Frame
My first camera as a kid was a kodak disposable. Glued to my hip, everywhere I went, so did it. Even as my equipment has changed, I still photograph with the same spirit of nostalgia and attention to the instant.
What’s your dream backdrop?
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Publications: Nursery Management / march 2023 nurserymag.com
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