The portraits I love most are those in which the subject has permitted themselves to be vulnerable; that's when the camera captures both bravery and insecurities—and powerful images are made. 

Creating that kind of work means listening deeply to those I photograph, collaborating with them to understand who they are and who they want to be. I always remind myself to listen first and photograph last. Otherwise, how would I know what I'm looking for behind the lens? 

My photography has been featured in several print publications, including Letters to Doris: One Woman's Quest to Help Those with Nowhere Else to Turn; 41°North magazine; and Deerfield magazine. In 2021, my work was included in the Springfield Museum's exhibition This Is Us: Regional Portraiture Today.