In 2025, I made the intentional decision to step away from photography. It was a personal pause I needed and fully stood by, but I'll openly admit that it didn't last long. Just six months later, I picked up my camera again with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to return to portraits, but with a few clear and immediate changes.

While I have truly enjoyed photographing a variety of genres across Charlotte and surrounding areas, there is an undeniable fulfillment that comes from working with high school juniors and seniors. This year is so much more than a prom and graduation; it is a pivotal season of individual growth, confidence, self-discovery, and transition. Stepping back gave me the clarity to realize that celebrating the youth, at this exact moment, isn't just something I enjoy; I believe it's what I am meant to do.