I was born and raised in Lahaina, Maui, and growing up in a small town on a small island taught me to value community and the people who make it what it is. Photography has deepened that appreciation, pushing me to slow down and notice the details—small gestures, quiet moments, and the connections between people that often go unnoticed.

I shoot exclusively on film because I love the way it slows the process down and makes every shot feel intentional. Each roll teaches me patience and encourages me to see the world a little closer, a little deeper. I’m currently living on Oʻahu, finishing my BFA at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and continuing to look through my lens for the moments that matter most.