If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been or why my presence in the creative realms haven't been as active, I want to take a moment to open up and reintroduce myself—not just as the photographer you’ve come to know, but as the person behind the lens who has spent the past several months healing, growing, and reclaiming my passion.
At the peak of my career, I found myself in an incredibly difficult situation—one filled with manipulation, harassment, and abuse. I had to make a choice: continue fighting against negativity that was never going to change, or step back to protect my peace. I chose myself. I chose healing. And while my online presence may have quieted, I never stopped creating. Photography has always been my heartbeat, and I’ve been shooting and working full-time, even if I wasn’t sharing it as much.
For a long time, I felt like I had to shield my work, my passion, and even my voice just to avoid the drama that sometimes comes with this industry. I backed myself into a corner, trying to accommodate others, trying to silence my own pain so that I wouldn’t give power to the people who sought to tear me down. But in doing that, I lost something—a piece of myself, the part that thrives in the creative community, that finds joy in collaboration, and that is fueled by the connections I’ve made over the years.
I miss it. I miss you.
I’ve always been resilient, but even the strongest people have breaking points. With my autism and chronic illness, everything compounded until I simply couldn’t maintain the weight of it all without losing myself in the process. But now? I’m here. I’m healed. I’m healthy. And I refuse to let anyone or anything stand between me and the dreams I’ve worked so hard for over the past decade.
Enough time has passed. I feel safe stepping forward again—not in fear, but in strength. I’ve watched, I’ve learned, and I’ve taken note of the people who truly see and value me. To those who stood by me, who supported me even in my silence, I see you. I appreciate you more than I can ever express. And to those who only valued me for what I could offer them, I see you too—and I’m no longer willing to make myself small for the sake of anyone else’s comfort.
I’m back. I’m creating. I’m sharing my work again. And I’m ready to be a part of the communities that inspire me.
Let’s create together. Let’s reconnect. Let’s make something beautiful.
