Growing up in the Philippines has shaped the way I see the world. Home, to me, is the loud streets, the kind of food that reminds me of slow mornings in my town, and the sound of neighbors laughing from morning to night. It’s the warmth, connection, and the feeling of being surrounded by people I love.

And that sense of home is at the heart of how I photograph you.

my family

my childhood friends in the Philippines

Collecting memories as a teenager, I learned that paying attention to the small things is its own form of love. At the time, I didn’t think much of it; I was just keeping photos, sketches, and handwritten notes as a way to remember those times. When I got my dogs, Blue and Laska, that shited into something even deeper. I wanted to actually create memories with them, not just keep them.

And photography felt like a natural extension of that: a way to hold onto moments while they were still there.

Spending a decade in the Philippines has impacted me in many ways and showed me what home really is: a feeling of belonging that stays with you wherever you go. My photography carries pieces of everywhere I’ve been, everyone I've met, and every moment I’ve lived.

This is why my lens isn’t just for your photos, but for the memories I get to pause in time for you.

Blue

Laska

Growing up in the Philippines has shaped the way I see the world. Home, to me, is the loud streets, the kind of food that reminds me of slow mornings in my town, and the sound of neighbors laughing from morning to night. It’s warmth, connection, and the feeling of being surrounded by people I love.

And that sense of home is at the heart of how I photograph you.

Collecting memories as a teenager, I learned that paying attention to the small things is its own form of love. At the time, I didn’t think much of it; I was just keeping photos, sketches, and handwritten notes, not wanting those moments to slip away. When I got my dogs, Blue and Laska, that shifted into something more intentional. I wanted to create memories with them, not just keep them.

And photography felt like a natural extension of that: a way to hold onto moments while they were still there.

Spending a decade in the Philippines has impacted me in many ways and showed me what home really is: a feeling of belonging that stays with you wherever you go. My photography carries pieces of everywhere I’ve been, everyone I've met, and every moment I’ve lived.

This is why my lens isn’t just for your photos, but for the memories I get to pause in time for you.

my family

my childhood friends in the Philippines

Blue

Laska