“To collect photographs is to collect the world.”

Susan Sontag wrote so and I wholeheartedly agree. At its most basic level, photography to me is about collecting my life in intimate frames. I occasionally struggle with my memory and remembering moments. Photography relieves the anxiety of forgetting my life, my friends, and the intimate moments I experience. It helps me remember details that would have otherwise been foggy or forgotten.

As a portrait photographer, I am passionate about authentically portraying individuals. Whether shooting in a studio or in their natural environment, the process is intimate, pure, and revealing. The endless possibilities of who and how to capture fuel my insatiable desire to photograph those around me, encapsulating their personalities, art, and lives.

Moreover, photography, like any art form, allows me to infuse concepts and narratives into my images. It transforms me from an observer to a creator, appealing to my inner artist. I deepen this connection by experimenting with multimedia processes. I love physically altering my photos by sewing, stapling, and adding pins and found objects, as it allows me to be hands-on in this digital medium. This approach adds another layer of depth, materiality, and texture to my work.

I am enamored with photography. From the first time I pressed the shutter in my 6th grade photography class, I felt its electricity and knew I would pursue it for the rest of my life.