The story of a photographer
A born artist and creative, photography made its way into my story when I was in high school. I felt like a magician being able to freeze moments in time and my abuela's downward spiral with Parkinson's Disease and dementia made me realize how important those moments really were. I decided to make photography my full-time career at the tender age of 16, and by 19, I was photographing weddings, families, and humanitarian efforts in Kenya. My heart gravitated to telling stories around the world which led me to a full time position that brought me to Haiti on a consistent basis. To this day, Haiti is the unassuming gem I have traveled to and from most in this world. But alas, it was a challenge to make it in the non-profit world. There was a lot of heart but not a lot of money and God's plans led me through a string of 9-5 job opportunities. All had their purpose, joys, and lessons, but none were as fulfilling as being a storyteller. So here I am, I don't know what this chapter is called yet, but I sense a comeback.