Publications
In Celebration of Loving Day: Raising Multiracial Kids for PBS Parents
Writing and photography for this "Expert Tips" piece in honor of Loving Day. All parents can find these insights from Dr. Kelly F. Jackson helpful for identity development and learning about diversity and tolerance
Raising Multiracial Kids in a Racially Divided Country via Scary Mommy blog
Writing and photo essay that shares stories from a family celebrating both Loving Day and Pride. The courts defend their right to marry, as a multiracial, same-sex couple, but it wasn't always that way.
Prescription for Play: How Pediatric Play Promotes Health and Healing
This series of articles highlights the power of play in children's hospitals and the role of the child life specialist. It also includes a photo essay, tips for parents and additional resources. Photos/Writing for Toca Magazine at Toca Boca.
Prescription for Play: Beautiful Photos Show a Surprising Side of Kids’ Hospital Lives
We take a peek into a children's hospital and visit with child life specialists and other talented folks who support pediatric patients. This project was covered by HuffPo Parents.
No Parents Allowed: Kids Explore, Take Risks at Junkyard Playgrounds
Story and photo essay for Toca Magazine about adventure playgrounds and child-centered, kid-only play!
Community Service Ideas for Kids and Families on MLK Day and Beyond
This piece was a labor of love, offering family volunteer resources for MLK Day and beyond, plus a brief history of service learning in schools. Service and compassion are needed now more than ever.
Kids Talk: If I Were the Boss
What would kids would do if they were in charge? Serious silliness in support of the new Toca Life: Office app. (photos/writing)
Cultural Anthropology
My "Harajuku Girls" image appears in this anthropology textbook. This image is one of my favorite moments from my Japan journey of 2007. You can view more of my travel images here.
Highlights Hangout
Host photography for new podcast by Highlights Magazine and the creators of Wow in the World. Families--get ready for your summer road trips!
Jump Math
I was honored to photograph demo classes and a panel discussion for this innovative math curriculum. JUMP Math uses guided discovery and constant assessment to build student's confidence in their ability to learn math. I've never seen students (and teachers) quite so engaged. You can view more of my education images here.
Art of Intuitive Photography: Find Your True Self Through Your Own Lens
One of my India images appears in the AoIP book by Mindy Veissid. I taught Intuitive Photography and Walkabout classes for Mindy for several years and it brought me much joy to share this approach.
The Front Steps Project: How Communities Found Connection During the COVID-19 Crisis
I've contributed to the Front Steps Project, a family portrait campaign started by Kristen Collins and Cara Soulia that raised over $3.5 million in COVID relief funds. I was honored to have three of my images appear in this book.