More about my personal journey-

Being first generation in this country (mother from Ecuador, father from Argentina), I was certainly raised differently than the average American kid. I didn't speak English until kindergarten, I had no idea what tomato soup and grilled cheese were until college and I spent spring breaks visiting relatives in South America + Italy instead of going to Disney. Those experiences are what shaped me (and my love for food, culture + travel) and I can't say I really missed having a sweet 16. 

My husband and I met and fell in crazy, stupid love 20 (!!) years ago at a crab shack on the beach in NJ, back when we were both still babies. Fast forward through the roller coaster of our twenties, we finally got hitched 10 years ago in the Catskills, plus added two delicious baby girls to the mix. Not only are we navigating the parenting waters together, but we also work together.

Wedding photography wasn't something I initially sought out as a career, but it has developed into a massive passion. Having the opportunity to capture big love stories is what I was destined to do. I'm a very sentimental + deeply emotional person, so it made sense that this ended up being my creative outlet + craft. Film has always been my favorite medium of choice and I am BEYOND thrilled I have followed the path of my dreams.

We spend our days oceanside in NJ, collecting shells, planning trips, cooking in our tiny kitchen, laughing heaps and dropping F bombs along the way. Our daughters have opened up a whole other side of our hearts, which I thought couldn't possibly grow any larger. It's not easy, but it's the best life ever. 

One of my favorite quotes about motherhood, which rings true to me-

"Through the blur, I wondered if I was alone or if other parents felt the same way I did - that everything involving our children was painful in some way. The emotions, whether they were joy, sorrow, love or pride, were so deep and sharp that in the end they left you raw, exposed and yes, in pain. The human heart was not designed to beat outside the human body and yet, each child represented just that - a parent's heart bared, beating forever outside its chest.”- Debra Ginsberg

Thank you for being here.