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Oahu

Once we were roommates in Rome, and Ashley and I have stayed as close as sisters since then. I had a short but sweet trip to visit her on Oahu in December and meet her baby boy. Three full days exploring the island and taking as many pictures as possible. Photos of Ashley were taken by me and photos of me were taken by Ashley.

Mykala

A quick and impromptu shoot with a very fun model, Mykala.

Ale Vidal

In December, Ale Vidal hosted an evening where she unveiled her newest short film, The Painting. It was hosted at The Wildflower, and it was such a special night with sensory experiences and a beautiful array of local artists.

I photographed Ale’s portrait that evening inspired by Frida Khalo.

Lisa Headshots

I love coffee, and I love coffee people.

Three years ago I was working at a local coffee shop called Peixoto. It’s in Downtown Chandler, and the place and the people carry so much deep nostalgia for me. We had a very tight knit group of coworkers and regulars and everyone cared about making the best coffee possible (and our shop always won latte art competitions).

Anyway, that’s where Lisa and I met and worked together. Nobody’s sweeter, nobody’s more competent or reliable. She’s literally the best.

We met up at another Peixoto alum’s coffee shop - Pair Cupworks - caught up and snuck in some quick headshots.