I’ve been shooting with Canon Cameras for 12 years. I started with a Canon Rebel XTi in 2008 and I adored that camera. I shot angsty self portraits, documented nightlife antics and did fashion shoots for local magazines. I fell in love with documenting the people around me and having a camera in my hand as much as possible. Back then, I didn’t really know how to use my camera beyond auto and I wasn’t charging enough to make ends meet (which is good because I probably shouldn’t have been charging much, haha!) Making a career out of taking photos wasn’t an easy path and I’ve written before about how I was lucky to have other skills to fall back on at the beginning but ultimately agency life wasn’t for me and I’ve never looked back. I’ve never been happier than when I’m clicking a shutter or processing a shoot that I’m excited about. I invested in the best gear that I could afford and worked on my skills incessantly. Even in this difficult time that we are all facing, taking photos has been something that has really helped me cope and I can’t wait to pick up where I left off in studio when it is safe to do so. I am humbled and grateful to be recognized by a brand that I’ve used for so long and I’m so looking forward to the projects we’ll work on together.