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I'm a portrait photographer based in the Hudson Valley. I love moments that are unique, quirky, and intimate, whether working with subjects in their own environments or recreating that sense of access on a set. My life experience outside photography, which includes the film industry (talent agency) and philanthropic organizations (young adult lay leadership, fundraising, & large-scale communal action event planning), have given me the skills to interact confidently and professionally with a wide variety of people, from executives to educators to creatives.

I am currently at work on The Drag Portrait Project, a collection of portraits of drag queens shot in the style of 1930’s Hollywood. This personal project, which I intend to publish, will include personal narratives from the performers themselves as well as guest essays on the concept of drag and the creation of character. Some preview images from the project can be found here.