Unfiltered, Unlabeled, Unapologetic.
Who am I? Well… that depends on the day.
Some days I’m a photographer chasing good light like it personally insulted my entire family.
Some days I’m an artist with paint, resin, or some other project scattered across every available surface in the house because apparently my brain thinks hobbies should be collected like Pokémon.
And occasionally I’m just a woman in my 40s who gets way too excited that jumpsuits are back in style and that they actually make them in my size now. What am I… 12?
I create because I don’t really know how not to. Photography lets me freeze the moments people usually rush past. Art lets me process the ones that stick a little too long. Neither is about perfection. Both are about impact. If it doesn’t make you feel something, I’m not interested.
Most importantly, I’m a mom. Which means I’ve mastered the art of multitasking, emotional regulation, snack distribution, and saying “please stop doing that” in at least twelve different tones. Some days feel meaningful and grounded. Some days feel like a full-contact sport. Most days are a mix of both, held together with caffeine and stubbornness.
I don’t do it alone. I’m part of a committed co-parent partnership that doesn’t fit neatly into a traditional box, but works exactly the way it needs to for our family. We show up, we stay invested, and every once in a while we jokingly “clock out” just to pretend we’re off duty. It’s not conventional, but it’s real and it works.
I’m also someone who asks questions. A lot of them. Especially when it comes to my kids, their care, and the systems surrounding them. I’m not great at quietly accepting things that don’t make sense, which has made me an advocate by necessity. It’s not always comfortable, andit’s definitely not always well received, but it matters.
Behind the scenes, I’m navigating life with chronic health conditions including severe allergic and eosinophilic asthma, Mucha-Habermann disease, Fibromyalgia, and Post-traumatic stress disorder with anxiety and depression. Some days I power through. Some days I pivot. Either way, I keep showing up, just maybe with a little more coffee and a little more grace than I used to.
I believe art and photography should be accessible. I believe real matters more than perfect. I believe people deserve to be seen as they actually are, not just how they think they’re supposed to be.
So if you’re looking for polished, predictable, and perfectly curated… you might want to keep scrolling.
But if you’re looking for honest, a little chaotic, and very real…
You’re in the right place.
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” — Michael J. Fox
J.C.P.
M.J.L.
J.D.P.
E.B.P.
And that honesty doesn’t stop at creativity, it shows up in how I live and how I advocate.
Our family doesn’t fit neatly into a box. We navigate life with autism, CPTSD, severe ADHD, DMDD, auto immune issues, and a range of needs that don’t come with a clear roadmap. Mental and physical health here isn’t a talking point, it’s everyday life. It’s hard conversations, small wins, setbacks, and showing up anyway.
That reality has made me someone who speaks up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Not just for my own family, but for others walking similar paths. Because everyone deserves to be understood, supported, and seen for who they are.
I’m also a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and believe deeply in creating space where people can exist exactly as they are. No conditions. No exceptions.