My photographs search for the psychological narratives at work beneath the surface, seeking to evoke empathy and understanding for forgotten populations.

I studied cultural anthropology at Barnard College and earned a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles. My graduate thesis, I Would Like to Tell You, is a documentary about a Cambodian donut shop owner and her story of survival during the Khmer Rouge regime.

After several years working in documentary film and television, I turned my focus to photography, drawn to the immediacy and intimacy of visual storytelling. I studied at UCLA, Santa Monica College, and the International Center of Photography, and have participated in workshops with James Nachtwey and Gary Knight of the VII Agency in Cambodia, Jay Seldin in Cuba, and Harvey Stein in India.

My current long-term projects continue this exploration of resilience and identity. One ongoing series examines the American foster care system, which affects nearly half a million children and families each year. Through the stories of adult survivors—and the cycles that often repeat with their own children—I aim to create space for reflection and empathy around a subject too often misunderstood.

I’m also developing a new body of work in India. Stay tuned.

UPDATE: I’m excited to share that I’m launching a new series of travel photography workshops, inviting fellow creatives to explore the world through the lens with me. Our first journey will take place in India in February 2027, a country that has long inspired my own work with its vibrant colors, rich traditions, and incredible people. Visit the Travel Workshops page to learn more and join the interest list for upcoming details.