From Model to Mother:
My Journey with Photography

In my twenties I worked as a performance artist in Hollywood.  I had the privilege of spending extensive time in front of the camera and of collaborating with a 
myriad of L.A. artists on a great variety of exciting projects, including editorial and commercial work, music videos, and live shows. It felt very fun and exciting and glorious, yet deep down, like an empty pursuit. I was living through a spiritual desert.  Much of the photography I was involved with was objectifying and left me vulnerable and uncomfortable. To combat this feeling of vulnerability, I sought out  photography as a discipline. In retrospect, though this was a dark period in my life, I appreciate the unique education in photography, design, and interpersonal relationships that this time provided me with.

It was during my time in Hollywood that I initially delved into digital photography. When my grandfather learned of my interest in photography, he bestowed on me his collection of photographic film equipment; unbeknownst to me, both of my grandfathers (who shared a close friendship with each other) had been avid photography hobbyists.  I then enrolled in a Traditional Photography course at Glendale Community College in 2016. I was enthralled by the darkroom and the magic of creating prints.  My grandpa’s Olympus OM-1 35mm film camera since became my steadfast companion.

Persons are known
only when
they disclose themselves
to us”
~Bishop Robert Barron

Now, as a mom in my thirties tasked with documenting family life, I’m creating art from an entirely new vantage point.
In contrast to the fashion and commercial photography I modeled for in my youth, my motivation today is to portray personal stories and relationships. I treat each project as a collaboration. I seek to connect meaningfully with the persons whom I am photographing and to bring to light their inner beauty. Each person is the protagonist in their own story, and through my work I strive to honor yours.