I was born and raised in sunny Ventura, CA. I've got a Brazilian mother, a Jewish father and a 2010 Toyota Corolla I will ride till the end.

(and a little brother not pictured). We're all pretty cool but put us together, we're trouble. Ask mom. But in all seriousness, they are my world and we probably all want to be your friend.

and the rest is history. We currently reside in our dream DTLA loft together with our 3 plants. I want a dog, but John says we're not there yet... (*UPDATE: We got a DOG!!!)

All these women I have worked late LATE nights with for almost a decade and when I started in photography, I used them all as my models. EVERY SINGLE ONE.

Although I ran cross-country and track in high school, I didn't find my true passion for running until I was 24. To date, I have run 7 marathons, countless halfs', and a 190-mile relay with friends. My most significant race would be the 2018 NY marathon. I raised over 6K for the American Lung Association in honor of my father, who suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He lived to see me reach my 5K goal but passed away weeks before the race. I ran with purpose and a heavy heart that day.