Event & Food Photographer
Your Friendly
Neighborhood
Photographer
Why Food and Events?
And why I love
what I do.
As human beings, we crave connection, intimacy and community. I believe food and events are at the heart of cultivating community.
Raised in a Filipino household deep in the suburbs of Bakersfield, CA, my parents made it a point that our family eat dinner together every night. Gathered round our oval table, discussing our day, complimenting the Filipino food my mom cooked, that's how my family and I developed a deep communal bond. I would grow to seek out, emulate and celebrate these bonds in my adult years.
I find myself gravitating towards environments where people come together to celebrate anything. As long as there's food, people and shared experiences I feel the most connected and present.
Documenting these moments is a privilege and an honor. My style is a photojournalistic approach that pays a deep respect for the communities I meet and encounter. My photos witness the full breath of the occassion, from the big, monumental moments to the small, little details at every event.
“What I’m trying to do is make photographs that are universally understood ... that cross cultural lines. I want my photographs to be about the basic emotions and feelings that we all experience.”
- Mary Ellen Mark
My promise to you.
Having worked in the marketing industry for 5+ years, I've learned to value and embody a solid work ethic and prioritize communication. When working together, you'll find that I enjoy getting to know you to understand your goals for the event and what elements you would like to look back on and save as a precious memory.
Parties, corporate events, classes, community fundraisers -- whatever it is, I'm there to capture photographs that will forever pay homage to the magic created when people come together.
I believe in delivering quality images that tell a complete story of the event. You can leverage these photos to build hype for the next event, circulate them to keep the buzz alive afterwards, or simply hold them as a keepsake from an unforgettable moment - whatever feels right for you!
As humans, we are visual creatures - let me help you capture your story through compelling photographs.
