I’m incredibly happy to announce an update to my portfolio! In addition to some recent work, I’m sharing two personal projects: Gram and Hurricane Sandy. I’m most excited to present images of my grandmother Maureen. My grandma has been a constant in my life, raising me from about 4th grade on. I’ve come to rely on her advice and strength through my teen years and to this day her stimulating conversation and good heart help to keep me grounded.

Gram’s personality really shines through these images, and it was among some of our deepest conversations that I was able to make portraits that captured her spirit. For a few months I was shooting exclusively in available light with 35mm and 120mm film, however, I added digital capture which enabled me to experiment with strobing a few images. I didn’t foresee sharing much of these photos, but with the encouragement of Suzanne Sease I decided it was time to put it out there for the world to see.

The New York Times and the backdrop of a 4 paneled canvas painting of her own hand easily make this frame my favorite.