05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers of the world!
I remember creating this image of my mother. It was quite the production. At first, she fought me on it, but once we got her into my makeshift studio, I could see her curiosity peak. In a true “lights, camera, action” kind of way, she was suddenly all in - feeling seen, with all the attention on her.
The strobe fired.
The hand went on the hip.
She laughed, chatted, and soaked in every moment as we cheered her on.
It became more than a photograph. It became an experience.
Regretfully, I never created this kind of moment for my late father, and I promised myself I would never make that mistake again.
My father’s memory inspired my project, I Have Earned Every Line — a project rooted in photographing my mother and women around the world so they can feel seen, celebrated, and honored exactly as they are. Every line, every story, every season of life deserves visibility.
I cannot wait to photograph my mother again this fall for the project.
To every mother, grandmother, auntie, mentor, and woman who has nurtured others with love.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you for all the lines you have earned along the way.
Thank you for providing Fuji Instax film for my travelling portraits series.
