I am, first and foremost, a student. In art, in journalism, in life, and a freshman majoring in Computer Science.

 

I first picked up a camera when I was 6, snapping pictures of falling leaves, cracks in sidewalks, and people looming over me. Slowly, I learned how not to take blurry photos, how to set aperture, and what the heck ISO was. Eventually, I approached the question, "What am I trying to say with my photographs?"

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I grapple with that question in all facets of my life, what I am doing, and how will it help the artistic conversation reach a point that I believe will be better for society. Wherever I go in my life, I believe that I must try to make my presence productive to something greater than myself with the capabilities I will forever be developing and refining.

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For several years as a documentary photographer, I’ve been deeply involved in addressing the global refugee crisis. I’ve documented the on-the-ground situation in refugee camps across Greece and Mexico and I work to add constructively to the conversation regarding displaced people and immigration issues.

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As a journalist, I've had sought out opportunities to explore a range of women's and young people's issues, continually working to educate myself and others on pressing topics affecting large and small communities globally. 

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And, finally, my art. Although broken up with images of fleeting and sometimes whimsical topics and moments, I strive to use my artistic capabilities to explore personal stories of identity and growth.

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My subject-matter is deeply ingrained with who I am as an individual. While I am at an emerging moment in my personal and professional journey, I am determined to make the miles I have journeyed and not merely the years I have lived determine how and where I will be headed tomorrow and in the future. 

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You are most welcome to come along for the ride.

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