My love for photography started when I was seven years old, running around family parties with a pink and green Barbie Polaroid camera. I’d snap photos and sell them for $2 each—just enough to buy more film for the next get-together. That little hustle turned into a lifelong passion.

After high school yearbook days, I went on to study at Brooks Institute of Photography, where I earned my Certificate in Wedding Photography. From there, I spent nearly a decade doing product photography for a women’s jewelry and accessories company, while also shooting events, portraits, and lifestyle content that told real stories.