07/23/2026
Cancer sucks!
You know, working in this industry you meet a lot of wonderful people. At first they’re part of your network, but somewhere along the way they become your friends.
Victoria Brand & Business Architect for Photographers | Mentorship | OBM Victoria Garcia was one of those people.
We instantly connected. We had the same quirky sense of humor, we were both female photographers, drawn to the same kind of art, and we were both Leos. I was also fortunate enough to capture a few of the biggest moments in her life, memories that I’ll always be grateful I got to preserve for her and her family.
I still remember the day she was at my house and told me, “I don’t feel well, but I’m going to get tested soon.”
That test came back positive for stage 4 colon cancer.
She fought a long, hard battle over the last few years. And in the most Victoria way possible, she refused to let cancer define her. She made memories. She created experiences for her children, her husband, and herself. She documented everything she could. She kept traveling. She kept living as fully as her health would allow.
And here we are today.
Left with her memories. Her jokes. Her laughter. Her art. Her legacy.
Houston lost one of its greatest brand photographers. She was always lifting up this community, especially other women in photography. She genuinely wanted to see people succeed.
My heart is with her children, her husband, and everyone who loved her.
We love you, Victoria.
Even though we all knew this day was coming… it still doesn’t feel real.🖤
