✨ Capturing Moments That Matter ✨ As a visual storyteller, my goal is always to go beyond just documenting an event; I strive to capture the essence, emotion, and connection within each frame. Recently, I had the privilege of photographing an 80th birthday celebration where love, legacy, and family took center stage. It was my responsibility to tell this beautiful story from beginning to end. This project, however, brought its own challenges. Lighting has always been an area I’m working to master, and this event reminded me of its power. With limited lighting options and the venue illuminated by yellow tones, I had to lean into my settings, utilizing every bit of skill and focus to bring out the depth, richness, and beauty of Black skin. My goal was to keep each moment authentic—dewy, melanined, and full of life. With my Sony A7IV and Godox V1 Flash, I pushed myself creatively, using this challenge to explore new ways of highlighting the incredible tones and textures of my subjects....