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I am a self-taught hybrid film and digital photographer based in Oakland, California. My photography practice is a creative work in progress—a labor of love, a homecoming, and a reimagining of how I want to make and share art.
I am drawn to the emotional textures of human connection and the power of everyday. My work lives at the intersection of storytelling and experimentation, rooted in curiosity, presence, and care. I find inspiration in abstract details, thoughtful gatherings, and the raw, unpolished in-between moments.
I love working with people who aren’t striving for perfection but for presence. Artists, weirdos, the deeply feeling. Folks who want to co-create images not for performance, but from a place of honesty and intention. As a queer photographer, I also value working with and collaborating with folks in the queer community.
I love the quote by RaMell Ross that says - “I’m here to participate, not capture.” I want to meet your grandma. :)
You can find some of my personal work here.
I look forward to learning more about you.
all my best,
cat
Land Acknowledgment + Positionality Statement
I acknowledge that the land I live and work on is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Lisjan Ohlone people, one of many Ohlone nations. I honor their ongoing presence and care for this land, and I am grateful to the stewards who have tended it for generations.
I welcome people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and spoken languages. Everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and cared for.
For individuals and families impacted by incarceration, immigration systems, or ongoing violence and displacement (including Palestinian families), I am able to offer limited sliding-scale rates. Please reach out to inquire.
Fun fact:
I have lived in both Mexico and the US (Hablo Español) and I lead women’s photography trips with Women Photo Tours.
Coffee / Tea order:
Iced americano with oat milk.
Favorite read:
Just Kids by Patti Smith
You will find me rocking:
A good pair of clogs (probably Charlotte Stone) & a colorful outfit.
Favorite cover:
This groovy cover of John Lennon’s Jealous Guy by Sam Evian and Nick Hakim really takes the cake.
Where you can find me daydreaming:
Looking out the window on a train or airplane
Libation of choice:
Natural wine & negronis.
How I spend my days off:
Taking the train into the City, reformer pilates, getting lost in new places, or at a Hipline dance class in Oakland.
Furry friend?
My cat, Yoko.