If the me of today ran into college me, I never imagined my career would be in weddings. I would’ve expected to hear words like photojournalist, National Geographic, or perhaps a role at an environmental nonprofit or local magazine. I always dreamed of owning a business, but I never expected to start one right after college. And yet, here I am, documenting love stories in a way that feels entirely my own—capturing fleeting moments that remind us why every moment matters.

Finding My Niche

My journey to this point, unexpectedly, began with my grandmother, Stella. During my junior year of college, I found what would soon become my niche—documentary photography—though I didn’t realize it at the time. I needed an idea for a film project for my medium format class. At the same time, my grandmother moved in with my aunt, leaving an empty house full of memories. It felt like the right place to start.

I photographed the house—the rooms, the furniture, the way memories lingered in the spaces left behind. One image in particular encapsulated everything: a black and white photograph of my grandmother’s chair, positioned exactly as she had left it. To the left, a stool held the TV remote and a tissue box. To the right, a lamp still glowing. In the chair itself, a folded blanket, still holding the imprint of her body. She was there, even though she wasn’t. That project showed me how to savor life’s moments—because once they pass, all we have left are the memories.

A Project That Became Personal

The following year, I continued the project as my senior thesis. What started as a documentary on my grandmother’s transition soon became a story of her life. Each week, I visited my grandmother at my aunt’s house, listening to her stories, photographing her, and capturing her experiences. Her memories, her hallucinations from dementia, and our time together shaped the project. What started as an artistic endeavor quickly became deeply personal. I no longer needed her presence in the photographs to complete the project—I needed the time spent with her, the conversations, and the pieces of her history that she shared with me.

I graduated. A few months later, she passed away. But I had this project. I had her stories. I had something tangible to hold onto in the face of change. It was a powerful reminder to cherish every experience—because every moment matters and you never know when it will be the last.

Why I Photograph Weddings

Today, I strive to do the same for others. Weddings became the space where my love for photojournalism found its home. I capture moments—snapshots in time that will one day be cherished memories. Life moves fast, and we often don’t realize how precious a moment is until it has passed. Which is why I strive to capture time in the present.

Weddings are more than a day. They hold connections, fleeting moments, and joyful laughter. You never know when it will be the last time you dance with your best friend before they move across the country, the last time your grandparents sway to their favorite song, or the last quiet moment you share with a loved one before life pulls you in different directions.

That is why I do what I do. Every wedding I photograph is more than just an event—it is a story, a celebration, and a reminder of why every moment matters. These moments shape our lives, and through photography, they can stay with us forever. Ready to capture your once-in-a-lifetime moments? Let’s Connect!

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