As a professional portrait photographer, I spent my early years capturing typical milestones—births, growth, and joyous celebrations. However, I kept thinking about the families who weren't gifted with a healthy child. When I offered a private photography session to a family navigating a stillbirth, the overwhelming gratitude and modicum of solace it provided them changed me forever.

I realized my true purpose: to use my camera to record the lived experiences of individuals facing life-altering conditions. By documenting their thoughts, struggles, and everyday triumphs, I want to mitigate their isolation and show that a full, meaningful, and purposeful life is still entirely possible.

Why Healthcare? My dedication to capturing the resilience of families dealing with genetic disorders is deeply personal. I am the sister of a brother who passed away from Tay-Sachs disease, a genetic, neurodegenerative condition, before I was born. Growing up, I witnessed the profound pain my parents carried from losing a child. In fact, I was only born because of my parents' bravery and early medical science; I was one of the first 300 babies in the United States to receive an amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis.

More recently, my best friend's son was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. Watching her navigate the heartbreak, shift her expectations, and face constant new challenges reminded me how isolating a rare disease diagnosis can be. Too many families bear this immense agony completely alone, without a reservoir of shared personal experiences to help them survive day by day. This is why I specialize in healthcare and pharma work.

In my global photography and video campaigns, I collaborate with major creative agencies across healthcare, wellness, pharma, and lifestyle brands. I hold an MA in Art and Photography from the International Center of Photography (ICP) and an MA in Educational Communications and Technology from NYU.

Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege to:

• Curate Exhibitions & Collaborate: I have worked closely alongside industry icons like Annie Leibovitz, Elliott Erwitt, Joyce Tenneson, and Bruce Davidson.

• Teach the Craft: I share my passion by teaching photography courses at NYU, ICP, and the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan.

• Serve the Community: I actively serve on the boards of the American Society of Media Professionals (APA) and the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation.