Crescentia
        Photography

     Thinking back, photographs have always been a part of my life,
but my most vivid memories were of a local photographer who
made house calls to take family portraits, birthdays, and even
important occasions like First Communion. His camera was
fascinating. Back then it was a luxury item, especially in our
neighborhood. I looked forward to receiving the prints, and I
cherished them. I carried the love with me through adulthood. I
remember I was also fascinated by well-known South African
photographer, Peter Magubane (who even worked for The
Times in the mid 80’s). His photographs were artistry. I didn’t
pursue photography as a career then, but simply enjoyed it as
my hobby.
     Only 6 years ago, I started to follow my passion and
pursue it as a career. I enrolled at Oakton Community College
and have been inspired by the professors there such as Brian
Franczyk and Angelo Mantanas to name a few. In 2018, being chosen to be part of a student exhibit was thrilling. I have also
attended photography classes at the Chicago Botanic Gardens with
talented photographers like Jack Carlson and Paul Lucas. I obtained my Certification in Photography. I then worked as an InHospital Newborn Photographer, which was very fulfilling working with families. 
I love finding glimpses of beauty in the everyday because if we
look deep enough, we are immersed in it.  I enjoy doing Food Photography, Family Photography, and Portrait Photography. I hope my images can
bring forth the beauty in the mundane and be pleasing to the
viewer. 
Paul Strand once said
“The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he
lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.”