Some of my earliest memories with a camera come from my mother.
Lisa / Mom / Everyone’s Mom
I was just a kid, running wild like always, at my grandparents' house—just another visit like we often had. My mom walked in, and as usual, I sprinted toward her, crawling on all fours, pretending to be a monkey (as one does).
When I popped up to see her, she was holding this weird plastic thing, looking through it and pointing it at us. I had no idea what it was. Then, she showed me. It played back a video of me skidding across the floor like a gorilla. I was amazed. I wanted to play with it, but being a kid, I probably would’ve broken it.
Fast forward a few years, and along came the Polaroid 600. I took every chance I could to play with that camera, snapping every shot I could get. But then—I saw my first Canon DSLR.
I think I was 14, in art class. I had taken a liking to pottery at the time, but I always found myself drawn to the camera instead. My friends and I would run off to do weird little photo shoots, just being kids, experimenting, capturing moments. I loved every second of it—especially when I got to process the photos and see what I could create.
After high school, life took me on a different path. I finally found my footing in a more stable lifestyle. And once things settled, I started thinking about photography again. So much had changed over the years, and after months of research, it was time to take the leap.
I bought the Canon M50.
Man, what a camera. I loved everything about it. But let’s be real—we always want to do better. It wasn’t long before I decided to upgrade again. That’s when I got the Canon 90D—and that’s when I was truly hooked.
From that moment on, I knew photography was more than just a hobby. With the right tool and a top-tier lens, nothing could hold me back from capturing something amazing—not just for myself, but for others too.
Now, my goal is simple: to capture moments in time that people can relive over and over again.
But for me? I want that one shot—the kind that outlives time, that makes it stand still. A photo that stirs emotion—happiness, sadness, empathy—one that makes you feel like time just paused for a moment.
I don’t know what the future holds, but I hope I have my camera with me to capture it all—to share where I’ve been, and maybe even inspire someone else along the way.