Like many of you, the past couple years brought challenges that required my full attention. There were health issues in my family, caretaking responsibilities, and just the emotional weight of trying to hold everything together. I didn’t stop loving photography—I just didn’t have the energy to give it the focus and time it deserves. And when photography is about capturing joy, connection, and presence, I believe it needs to come from a place of honesty. So I took a step back, gave myself grace, and waited until I felt ready to step forward again.

Now, I’m happy to say: I’m back.