05/16/2026
Today was the most rewarding day of my 15+ years of photography.
A few weeks ago, I kept declining a call from NY. They left a voicemail. I finally listened.
It was a woman from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. She said she found my website all the way from NY and asked if I could photograph 3 ribbon cuttings. My dad donates to this organization monthly, so I already knew how incredible they are. I called her back — and they hired me.
I thought this would be another photography job. I was wrong.
Three families. Three different stories. Three different disabilities. Three different homes. But one thing in common: they all proudly served our country and sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Tunnel to Towers builds fully customized homes for disabled veterans based on their specific needs without having a mortgage.
The moment that broke me was a veteran in a wheelchair going into her new home. Cabinets that push in and lower. An oven that lowers with the press of a button. A microwave within reach. Showers with benches. Handrails where she needs them and so much more.
She said, “I don’t have to run into doorways or walls anymore. I can actually move around. I don’t have to worry about falling. I feel like I can finally be independent.”
I cried with her.
This organization is changing lives in the most meaningful way, and I am so honored I got to witness it. Please take a moment to research this amazing organization.🇺🇸❤️
