I read recently that BOTH tears & laughter are essential to create a lasting & deep friendship. Both require vulnerability and allowing yourself to be YOU & then allowing your friend to be themselves. I have watched Annikah & Sylvia navigate a true friendship over the last 4 years and I was excited to capture […]
September 2, 2018
The Student Conservation Association has 6 crews working throughout the Chicagoland area & I was able to capture them in action before they wrap up their summer programs. These crews of hard working young people are inspiring, knowledgeable, & passionate about conservation. They were working on invasive species removal, installing check steps so others can enjoy […]
August 10, 2018
I struggle to even put any words to all the history & questions we engaged with last weekend but I also sense that to not acknowledge the weighty truth I continue to reckon with seems too dismissive. I am so grateful for for the work of Equal Justice Initiative. If you ask me about the […]
June 28, 2018
When I was asked by World Relief to capture a portrait of a woman who empowers and advocates for other women for their #ThankGodForWomen campaign immediately this beautiful woman came to mind so I was excited when she agreed to allow me to capture her and ask some questions about her current role as a social worker […]
March 2, 2018
These women spent the morning sawing down trees by hand and burning invasive species in a forest preserve near Chicago and I was invited to join them and capture this unique (and pretty awesome if you ask me) all female crew. They are part of the Student Conservation Association Midwest and receiving training and practical experience […]
November 15, 2017
I had the opportunity to meet Nigel and his Grandmother Sonya through Kate Danielson; my dear friend and founder of Foster Progress in Chicago. Foster Progress is the result of immense need for advocacy, mentorship, & education and I am always excited to partner with them in their good work. I was excited to partner with […]
November 8, 2017
Images are powerful and can craft, reinforce, undo, or influence our thoughts and beliefs about others. Images have the potential to dissuade us from fear of the unknown or different and move us toward real love. When I was asked to share what visual peacemaking means to me*, I was overwhelmed since I still consider […]
September 19, 2017
“Being here in the U.S. is everything for my family,” said Ammar. “It is school for my children, health care for my son, and a peaceful life for my family.” As I approached this family’s front door and I could hear the TV inside blaring with Inauguration Day 2017 ceremonies. We were introduced, talked through a […]
February 17, 2017
