I was born with a camera in my hand and an unhealthy pride in my state flag and sports teams...not really (well one of them isn't true), but it felt that way. I got my first camera on Christmas day when I was 10 and took candid photos of my family that Christmas. I fell in love. I have gone from not knowing what my picture would look like and finding old undeveloped film, to being able to create works of art in much less time. 

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From an academic standpoint, I have a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in investigative forensics. Though I love my degree field, I found my purpose and meaning in photographing moments that bring joy and peace to those I photograph.

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From a personal standpoint, ​I have participated in the American Association of Suicide Prevention walk in Ocean City, MD, Havre de Grace, MD and Virginia Beach, VA each year since my brother's loss in 2014. I use those moments as a reminder to encourage those around me to live in the moment, and the best part is...I am able to capture those moments that stay frozen forever.