Why Everyone Matters
Photography has always been about being seen but not everyone has had the chance to feel comfortable in front of a camera.
As a queer, trans, nonbinary photographer, that’s something I think about a lot.
For a long time, photos didn’t feel like a space where I could fully exist as myself. There’s often an expectation, how to pose, how to present, how to look, and a lot of it is built around very specific, very traditional ideas of gender and identity. That experience is a big part of why I do what I do now.
Running this business on my own means I get to create something different. Something softer, more flexible, and more intentional. A space where people don’t have to question if they’ll be understood or respected — it’s already a given.
A lot of my clients are queer, trans, or somewhere in between. Some come in with a clear vision of how they want to be seen, and some are still figuring it out. Both are equally important.
You don’t need to have it all defined to deserve photos that feel like you.
I approach every session with that in mind. No assumptions, no pressure to perform, no forcing anyone into roles or poses that don’t fit. Just meeting people where they are and creating something honest from there.
Being queer and trans in this industry can feel isolating at times, especially running everything independently. But it’s also what makes this work feel meaningful.
This isn’t just about taking photos. It’s about creating space, documenting people as they actually are, and giving them something they can look back on and recognize themselves in.