I have struggled with forgetfulness for as long as I can remember, particularly in recalling moments from a childhood rooted in a place that is no longer home.

Though I left Costa Rica, its warmth has never left me. After moving to the United States, I grew into adulthood, embracing roles as a mother, Spanish teacher, and photographer.

In 2010, I discovered something unexpected. With a camera in my hands, I found a quiet ability to notice and preserve the profound connections between people. In those moments, everything else in my head seemed to disappear.

I found presence, I felt grounded, guided by an intuitive sense for anticipating the fleeting, meaningful moments we all hope to preserve a way of honoring life’s beauty through each image.

Years of teaching Spanish at a Waldorf school have taught me the value of quiet observation. Children and really all people don't need to be constantly directed; they need to feel seen, comfortable, and free to be themselves. It's this perspective that guides my photography, allowing me to document genuine connections and meaningful moments as they naturally unfold.