08/19/2026
National Photography Day!
When something becomes so accessible, it’s easy to forget how extraordinary it truly is.
Two hundred years ago, there was no way to capture exactly how our grandparents appeared, how our cities evolved, or the everyday experiences that shaped previous generations. Today, we preserve those memories in seconds.
That is the remarkable power of photography: it creates a visual record that can outlive the instant itself.
Photography changed my life. It gave me a profession, a way to document meaningful stories, and the privilege of creating images that may one day become part of someone’s history.
Today, on National Photography Day, when you reach for your phone to take a picture, consider the significance behind that simple act.
For me, I’m not only capturing today. I’m creating a visual record for tomorrow. 📷
In celebration, I’m sharing a few memories from the Art Market Artist Reception, where some of my personal photography work is currently featured — a meaningful reminder of why I fell in love with this art form in the first place.