My art practice is rooted in photography, working with both film and digital processes. My work often revolves around mental health and serves as a way to appreciate the important people in my life. Growing up as an undiagnosed neurodivergent person, I could understand that I was different from my peers, but I didn’t know why. This had a huge impact on my mental well-being, and art became an outlet, a way to process, communicate, and advocate for my own mental health. 

What began as a way to process pain has also become a way to celebrate community and connection. Another focus within my photography practice is the people in my life, and how incredibly important they are to me. My friends and family serve as a reminder that the right people can make a huge difference in your mental well being, and through photography,  I am able to externalize my emotions and appreciation where my words often fail. Most of my inspiration comes from these important people in my life, impacting my work both stylistically and meaningfully through the conversations and interactions we share.  My practice, while it is very personal, I’ve come to learn that it is also universal, and through making, I continue to better understand my thoughts, body, and experiences. My photo work has given me the opportunity to meet and have meaningful conversations with many different people who have had similar experiences, and have helped me grow, both as an artist and as a person.