Ny to TX Wedding Photographer

Sikkim, India | 2019

It All Begins Here.

I never set out to become a wedding photographer. My journey into photography—and ultimately into building my own business—was shaped by travel, human connection, and a deep curiosity about people and their stories.

I was born in New York, a place that naturally teaches you to observe. Growing up, I was fascinated by people—how they interacted, how they expressed love, pain, joy, and resilience. That curiosity led me to Marist College, where I earned my BFA in Psychology. At the time, I believed psychology would be my path forward. I wanted to understand people on a deeper level, to learn what shaped them and how they navigated the world. What I didn’t realize yet was that this foundation would later become one of my greatest strengths as a photographer.

After graduating, I felt an undeniable pull to see more of the world. I wanted experiences that challenged me and pushed me beyond my comfort zone. That desire took me to South Africa, where I volunteered teaching English to orphans. It was there—far from home—that I first truly fell in love with documentary photography.

Living and working with those children changed me. I began carrying a camera with me, not to create art, but to preserve moments. I documented daily life as it unfolded—the quiet, the chaos, the laughter, the heartbreak. Photography became a way for me to listen without speaking, to honor stories that deserved to be seen. That experience opened my eyes to the power of visual storytelling and showed me how deeply meaningful photography could be.

From South Africa, my journey continued to Thailand, where I moved to Chiang Mai to teach English at another orphanage. Once again, my camera became an extension of my heart. I documented the children’s lives, their routines, their friendships, and their resilience. Being welcomed into their world was an honor, and photographing them taught me how to work with sensitivity, patience, and respect—skills that continue to shape my work today.

While living in Southeast Asia, I traveled extensively throughout the region. I wandered through bustling cities, quiet villages, temples, markets, and homes. Everywhere I went, I photographed people simply as they were. These experiences reinforced my love for documentary photography and solidified my desire to pursue it seriously—not just as a passion, but as a career.

Eventually, I returned to New York with a clear sense of direction. I wanted to refine my craft and deepen my understanding of visual storytelling, so I enrolled at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. There, I pursued and earned my MFA in Documentary Photography. Graduate school pushed me creatively and technically, but more importantly, it challenged me to trust my voice as a storyteller.

For my thesis, I traveled to Nepal and India. I spent my days documenting the people I encountered—shopkeepers, families, children, monks, strangers who welcomed me into their lives, even if only for a moment. I wasn’t chasing perfection or spectacle; I was interested in authenticity. Those experiences were transformative and further confirmed what I already felt deep inside: photography, for me, was always about people and connection.

After earning my degree, I faced an important realization. While I loved documentary work in its purest form, I wanted a way to continue telling meaningful stories while building a sustainable career. That’s when weddings entered my life in an unexpected way.

I quickly discovered that weddings were rich with the same emotions and human connections I had spent years documenting around the world. Love, family, tradition, joy, vulnerability—all unfolding naturally in a single day. Wedding photography allowed me to bring my documentary background into a space where storytelling truly mattered.

I began my wedding career on Long Island, New York, and over the years, I photographed more than 800 weddings throughout the state. Each wedding was unique, but my approach remained the same: observe, connect, and document the day honestly. I focused on real moments over posed perfection, capturing the emotions that couples and families would want to remember forever.

Eventually, life led me in a new direction. My family and I moved to El Paso, Texas, where I opened my photography business and began building a new community. El Paso’s culture, warmth, and deep family values resonated with me immediately. Photographing Mexican weddings here has been incredibly meaningful—the traditions, the celebrations, the emphasis on family all align beautifully with my documentary approach.

As my business grew, I naturally found my way into Houston’s Indian wedding market. Indian weddings instantly felt familiar to me, likely because of my time in India during my thesis work. The vibrant colors, rich traditions, emotional ceremonies, and multi-day celebrations are a documentary photographer’s dream. I fell in love with the culture, the storytelling, and the way Indian weddings honor both heritage and family.

Today, my work is deeply influenced by every chapter of my journey—from psychology to teaching, from orphanages to graduate school, from global travel to hundreds of weddings. Each experience has shaped how I see the world and how I photograph it.

My photography business is more than just a career; it’s a continuation of my life’s work. Whether I’m documenting an Indian wedding in Houston, a Mexican wedding in El Paso, or an intimate celebration anywhere else, my goal remains the same: to tell honest stories with heart.

At the core of everything I do is connection. Photography allows me to witness love in all its forms, to preserve moments that matter, and to create images that feel real, emotional, and timeless. And for that, I am endlessly grateful.