the journal

Champagne pops. Sweet snuggles tucked away from everyone. The sound of true laughter. All of this sums up Chelsea and Austin’s engagement session at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. They were just the most fun, adventurous couple to photograph. They were absolute naturals in front of my camera! I actually met Chelsea when one of my best […]

I’m scared. Terrified. So much so that I question myself on whether or not I want to bring another child into a world that doesn’t value EVERYONES life. I cannot even fathom the way black individuals or parents feel. In a sense, I am glad I am a part of this world when the Black […]

Losing someone never gets easier. Missing them and love them so deeply once they are gone never gets easier. None of it is easier. We just find a new normal without them, even though none of it is ever “normal” again. Losing a sibling is one of the worst pains I’m sure there ever was, […]

Such kind and gentle love. The sweet tears that rolled down Ana’s face as she spoke her vows to her groom. Scott looking so lovingly at his bride. Their love was so pure, so beautiful. It was true. As I listened to their vows, I could feel the emotions fill their bodies as the words […]