My Why

Why I Photograph:

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My love for photography started when I was just seven years old, growing up in Detroit. My very first camera was a Brownie box camera with a terrible light leak, but to me it was magic. That simple little camera opened my eyes to the power of freezing time and holding on to a memory.

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From the beginning, photography has been more than a hobby—it’s been a need. I’ve always felt a pull to capture moments that matter, whether it’s the way a family gathers together, a senior stepping confidently into their future, or the beauty of a Lake Michigan sunset at a place that holds special meaning.

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Family is at the heart of everything I do, and I believe photographs are one of the most lasting gifts we can pass on. A portrait or a landscape isn’t just an image—it’s a memory, a story, and a connection that endures long after the moment has passed.

That’s why I photograph: to help you preserve the people, places, and experiences you never want to forget.