Having photographed well over 300 events since starting my company 7+ years ago, I’ve been reminded of a few things about life along the way.  Most importantly – we are all on this earth a finite amount of time.  We all try to make the best of it that we can.  We have obstacles and road blocks along our journey, but with some perseverance, a little luck, and a lot of love and support – we carve our path.

I’ve photographed cancer survivors and holocaust survivors.  I’ve photographed many that have since passed away – some way too soon – like the brother of a groom and the father a bat mitzvah girl.

I am more convinced today than ever of the importance of the role I play in capturing the life of the memories for these families.  We all can relate.  For what brings us together as humans more than love?  Without it, we would be lost.  And without the photographs of the fleeting special moments, the memories can fade – especially beyond generations.  We want to leave our mark.  To say “I was here.”  And I have helped to build the next generation.  Here I am…