a tribe of 5,000

I once asked my partner, Raffi, what he would do if we survived an end of the world scenario and there were only 5,000 people left on Earth. He said he would help build whatever people needed. Safe water systems, generators, whatever necessities weren't readily available. 

I told him I would document the stories of the people. I would interview them and photograph the development of the new society so that new generations would know how we made it through and what it was like before. I love true stories... and I want to help tell yours. 

The last 12 years

I bought my first camera at a Black Friday sale in 2007. In 2009 I went back to work when my son was three. I spent nine years working full time in an office while trying to grow my business. Finally in November of 2018, I left my full time job to live a life I wanted to live. 

I live with my partner, Raffi, my son, Kayden, my mom and our two birds. My mother is a writer, my son beatboxes and plays violin, Raffi is an amazing wood worker, I take photos and we are endlessly happy.

Today

After leaving my day job to photograph weddings, I found my road leading to so much more. While I still love being a wedding photographer, I also love photographing families and creatives who are pursuing their passion. I run a YouTube channel called Engaged In Arizona, I sell my art prints in local markets and I sometimes even create enamel pins for local businesses. 

They told me to specialize, and I totally didn't listen. 
I like marching to the beat of my own drum and I love that I didn't know that about myself until recently.