When a Photographer Has a Message
Photography used to be a simple hobby, but it grew into a powerful way of seeing—and advocating for— communities often overlooked. Behind the lens, I realized the responsibility I carried in how those stories were captured and shared. This writing reflects on the ways photography connected me to cultures beyond my own and helped me honor them with authenticity and care.
The Ice Is No Stranger
For years, I tried to leave figure skating behind, convinced that moving on meant forgetting. But stepping onto the ice as the president of the UMass Ice Skating Club forced me to confront the part of me I thought I had buried. When an unexpected tragedy shook the skating world, memories I had long suppressed came rushing back, making me question what skating truly meant to me.