Why do I love photography so much?

Honestly, I don’t know if I could give you one simple answer.

I’ve loved taking pictures for as long as I can remember. I was always the person taking pictures of my friends, random little moments, and basically anything I thought was worth remembering. In high school, I was surrounded by people who were into photography, filmmaking, and other creative things, and I think being around that really made me realize how much I loved creating.

Fast forward a few years, and here I am.

Becoming a mom is probably the biggest thing that changed the way I see photography. Before having my daughter, I obviously understood that pictures were important, but becoming a mom made me really understand why.

Kids grow way too fast. Seriously. You blink, and suddenly they’re doing something they couldn’t do a few months ago. And it’s the little things that get me the way they laugh, their little mannerisms, the way they look at you, the messy moments, all of it.

It made me realize how much I wish I could freeze certain moments in my own life.

And that’s really what I want to do for other people.

I want to photograph the things you might not think are important right now, but will mean everything to you years from now. I want your photos to feel like you not like you’re trying to be someone you’re not for the camera.

Photography has become so much more than just taking pictures for me. I genuinely love getting to meet people, hear their stories, and be trusted with such important moments in their lives. I don’t take that lightly.

Outside of photography, I’m a mama first. You’ll usually find me with my daughter or family, somewhere outside, camping or hiking, trying a new coffee shop, wine tasting around the Central Coast, or honestly just at home because sometimes that’s exactly where I want to be.

I’m really grateful that something I started loving when I was young has turned into something I get to do today. And if you’re here, I’m really glad you’re here. ♡