I was born and raised in the Bay Area and currently live in West Oakland with my partner and our mini dachshund, Willy.

My passion for photography started some time in 2011 when Instagram first came out. I’ve always been an artsy person and at the time, I was pursuing a career in Graphic Design. I unfortunately struggled with the criticism and ultimately gave it up to pursue other work in the Tech industry. As soul crushing as this moment was for young me, through Instagram, I was able to continue expressing myself creatively to others and I found a lot of joy in it.

Over time, I grew tired of shooting on my iPhone and borrowed my first camera from my Mom, a Canon EOS 60D. By my mid 20’s, I started making enough money to travel internationally and this was the turning point in my photography journey.

I realized how alive I felt capturing the world, documenting the things I’ve seen and experienced, the people I’ve met. Soon enough it began to feel like photography became the one thing in life I ever truly needed.

Fast forward to 2025 ~ I’ve quit my corporate job to focus 100% of my energy into photography (finally). To pursue a creative profession I so desperately desired more than a decade ago. Through my work, I gave all of myself and I strive for it in every photograph I take.