notes

  1. To The Moms

    I recently had the privilege of photographing an extraordinary group of mothers for a special Mother’s Day portrait series. With limited session time for each family, I relied on what I believe is the essence of impactful portraiture: fostering genuine connection Beyond technical expertise what truly elevates photography is the…

  2. Forced Smiles

    I love family moments to be as natural as possible. I rarely use the phrases, “smile for the camera…say cheese…” Those only produce fake smiles, and I understand those unnatural smiles, sometimes,  come from insecurity having your photo taken, a bad day or simply just being hungry, but my job…

  3. Honest Kids

    I recently had a mini session with a family and their little girl, and like all children, they have only so much patience when it comes to photoshoots. We didn’t have that much time together, but I knew that Mom wanted some photos of just her little girl. After getting…

  4. Studio Portraits

    I had the privilege of capturing portraits for an incredible author who’s creating an inclusive space for Arabic language learners. 📚✨  Her mission resonated deeply with me. In her words: “I want the pictures to represent that Arab women are beautiful, creative, and we exist.” This collaboration was more than…

  5. First Birthday Photos!

    First Birthday’s are so incredibly special, and to be able to shoot these twins for their one year old milestone was such a joy! Mom showed me the dresses picked out for the special photos and I knew exactly what kind of background to use. I love me some pink…

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