How I Got My French Visa & Moved to Paris as an American Freelance Photographer
A step-by-step breakdown of the visa process, timeline, document list, costs, and everything I learned along the way.
In Focus
A Photography Newsletter
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I turned 31 today.
A personal update and reflection.
CASE STUDY: InStyle Mexico
From the pitch email to the final print editorial shooting Chanel, Versace, and more fresh off the runway...
DIARY 15: JANUARY 2026
Building confidence through repetition and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone
The use of AI in my workflow + my favorite retouching tools
The tools I actually use to work smarter, not harder
DIARY 14: NOVEMBER + DECEMBER
A blur of work, travel, and closing out the year on the move
DIARY 13: OCTOBER
When life doesn’t pause for you — illness, grief, and the quiet persistence of work.
DIARY 12: AUGUST + SEPTEMBER
Wrapping up a dreamy summer in Paris and heading straight into a busy month, back in LA
My Photoshoot Checklist
A simple list I look over before every shoot.
DIARY 11: JULY
A short & sweet update from Paris, France