I never wanted to build a “body of work”, but to preserve these, our bodies, breathing and unaccounted for, inside the work.
—OCEAN VUONG, on earth we are briefly gorgeous
I am a self-taught artist through writing, photography, film, music and building homes in Sims. I currently live in Minneapolis - the place of Prince and winter depression - but I will travel anywhere worldwide to meet clients where they are at.
I have been working professionally since 2018, but have been taking photographs all my life. My draw to photography came from magazines like National Geographic, LIFE and Teen Vogue when I was still using my parent’s money to develop my disposable cameras at Walmart. I found my love for weddings through photographers leaning into the documentary style and have loved being a part of it ever since.
The process of documenting life in all forms of artistic expression is what drives me - looking for honesty in all its cool, awkward, mundane, joyful, quiet, and creative ways.
I love what I get to do and the opportunity it allows me to make people to feel seen, comfortable and be themselves. Being in front of a camera does not have to be a painful experience, it should be a collaborative and interesting one.
I welcome all individuals who want to celebrate their love, life, and authentic self regardless of race, gender identity, religion, sexual identity, etc. All individuals are to be celebrated, supported, seen and will not be discriminated against.
As my passion lies in, it also rests deeply in social justice and civil rights for all people.
Ten percent of every booking is to be donated to the ACLU to help continue funding the defense of civil and constitutional rights of all people in America.
My clients are also welcome to suggest a foundation or organization that they feel passionately about.
I am afforded this luxury because I currently work another full-time job and have a financially supportive partner who also values in giving back when we are able. I encourage people not to hold small businesses, independent artists, or creators to this standard as many cannot afford it. Instead, we should hold large corporations and the wealthiest one percent accountable, urging them to give back to the very people who help create their wealth.