A Little About Me

Photography has always been a passion of mine. After graduating from the University of Kentucky and starting my career in the marketing world, I decided to turn that passion into a fun hobby. Well, it didn’t take long — within a year, after attending countless workshops, retreats, and hours of education, I proudly stepped into my role as a professional photographer.

More than a decade later, I still feel incredibly blessed by the support, encouragement, and love I’ve received from my clients who believed in me from the start. Whether I’m photographing sweet families, capturing the first few days of a newborn’s life, or helping a business elevate its brand, I truly love every minute behind the lens. That giddy feeling of joy that comes with freezing a beautiful moment in time — that’s what keeps my passion alive.

When I’m not shooting or editing, you can find me managing daily operations at a marketing company, overseeing rental properties, or spending time with my family. I also love antique shopping, organizing, planning my next getaway, or wandering through TJ Maxx and HomeGoods channeling my inner Joanna Gaines.

I’m a Christian, a proud Puerto Rican, and a blessed mom to my sweet daughter, Kyliana. I’m also a middle sister, daughter, aunt to the coolest kids around, and best friend to some of the most amazing women the Lord has placed in my life.

Last but certainly not least, everything I do and how hard I work is a reflection of the best role model I could have ever been blessed with — my dad. My daddy, partner in crime, and now my angel in heaven, continues to inspire everything I do. Though the Lord called him home too soon in 2011, his work ethic, love, and encouragement to follow my dreams still drive me every day. I’m forever grateful for the foundation he gave my sisters and me — to stay passionate, love others, and chase our dreams wholeheartedly.

XOXO,

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