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My Story

I've always loved taking photos since I was a child. My mother gave me my first disposable camera in elementary school. So click click I went, taking pictures of whatever I thought was beautiful. 

Life, however, isn't always pretty. In 2012 I was diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine, and two years later, a diagnosis of dystonia followed—my life has changed since then. As my illness progressed, it became challenging for me to go to work, so one day, I finally decided to stay home and take care of myself. One could assume that these circumstances would bring someone down, and they would be right. I felt lost and defeated for a minute until I decided to pause and recognize the blessings around me; this is when I tapped into my creative side. 

I unburied some forgotten talents: writing, art, and photography. So I started writing and, once again, picked up my camera and intentionally took the time to discover and recognize the beauty surrounding me every day. 

Photography has given me an outlet to focus on what is beautiful. I hope that my photos will do the same for you.