A man with a beard and a woman with long dark hair in a black top and white skirt in a room with white walls and dark wooden floor. The man is sitting in a wheelchair, and the woman is standing next to him resting her hand on his shoulder.
A silver ice bucket with bottled drinks labeled 'HAPPY WATER' and a champagne bottle inside, a cocktail glass with a yellow drink, and a pink beverage with black sprinkles on a white surface, against a dark background.
Two children sitting on a beige blanket outdoors on grass, playing and reading books.
A family of three standing on rocks at the beach during sunset. The man is wearing a white shirt, the woman is wearing a white hijab and dress, and the boy is dressed in a beige sweater and white pants holding a leaf.
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A young woman with long dark hair and a young man with short dark hair and a beard sitting on brownstone steps outside a brick building with large glass windows, surrounded by green trees.
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Elegant place setting with a decorative charger plate, a folded napkin, cutlery, a menu card, a glass, and a goblet on a table with beige cloth and striped placemat.
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Photography that lives somewhere between documentary and fine art - warm, unhurried, and entirely yours

I photograph the quiet moments of connection that become the stories of our lives.

Based in New York

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Made for people who feel deeply, and want images that show it.

A man and woman on a rocky beach, dressed in white. The man stands with one hand on his hip, wearing a white shirt and beige pants, with a necklace and watch. The woman is seated on a rock, wearing a white dress and a white headscarf, smiling at the
A woman in a white dress walking, with a colorful mural featuring a bicycle, comic-style mouth, flags, and a sign that says "Do You Are" in the background.
A family sitting outdoors on a blanket, with a woman and a young girl reading a book together, and a man in the background holding a newborn baby.
A smiling woman in a white wedding dress holding a small white purse, walking hand in hand with a man in a white tuxedo and black bow tie, against a pink wall with green tree branches.
A floral centerpiece with pink, red, yellow, and purple flowers along with green leaves, placed on a wooden table. There are also tall, empty wine glasses and a patterned decorative placemat on the table.
A man and a young girl dance together, holding hands and smiling. The girl is wearing a sparkly dress with a bow in her hair, and the man is wearing a white shirt and khaki pants.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception table under a white tent with a chandelier, surrounded by greenery and colorful flowers in the foreground.
A marriage proposal taking place outdoors in a park, with a man on one knee holding a ring and a woman dressed in white standing in front of him, surrounded by green bushes and grass, with a historic castle-like building in the background.
A bride and groom sitting together on a green bench, smiling at the camera. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with lace details, white high-heeled sandals, and has dark curly hair. She is resting her head on the groom's shoulder. The groom i
A woman wearing traditional Indian attire, including a pinkish-beige saree with intricate borders, large earrings, and bangles, stands against a plain white wall, looking to her right with a calm expression.
A person wearing a white shirt and distressed blue jeans is holding their pregnant belly with both hands.
A woman with long dark hair standing outdoors in front of autumn trees with orange leaves, on a stone wall surrounded by fallen leaves, dressed in a long beige coat with fur cuffs, black boots, and a patterned sweater.
A couple holding their newborn baby along with a man standing next to them, in a brightly lit room.
Close-up of two hands exchanging a ring, with one hand wearing a ring with pearls and the other hand reaching to accept it.
A man and woman sitting on a park bench covered with snow, talking and smiling. The background features barren trees, a street lamp, and snow-covered ground and sidewalk.
A man and a woman walk hand in hand outdoors in a garden or park during sunset. The woman is wearing a white hijab and white dress, and the man is dressed in a white shirt.
A woman with brown hair sitting on a black leather sofa in a room with white shelves and a framed abstract line drawing on the wall. She is wearing a green satin dress and has tattoos on her left arm.
A man wearing a cowboy hat and plaid shirt standing outdoors beside a building with metal siding and barred windows in black and white.
A man is holding a woman in his arms on steps outdoors. The woman has blond curly hair and is wearing a light-colored dress, while the man is wearing a white shirt and dark pants. They are surrounded by greenery and trees.
A landscape scene at twilight with a mountain silhouette, pink and purple clouds, and a faint red glow near the horizon.
A woman with short black hair and earrings holding a young girl with short light brown hair. The woman is wearing a beige top and blue jeans, and the girl is dressed in a white, lacy dress with frills. The woman appears to be kissing the girl on her
Close-up of a baby's hand being held by an adult's hand while breastfeeding, with the baby's arm resting on the adult's leg.
A beach scene with blue umbrellas and lounge chairs on sandy shore, calm water with boats, and a hilly background with buildings and trees.
A man in a white shirt is holding a young girl in the air outdoors surrounded by green trees, and the girl is laughing and smiling.

Life isn’t remembered through perfect poses. It lives in the reassuring squeeze of a hand, the glance across a crowded room, the deep breath before a hug, and the ordinary rituals that stay with us for years. These are the details I’m always looking for, because they hold the feeling of a life as it is being lived.

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