About Holly

Photography, for me, is both a personal meditation and an artistic expression—a way of capturing the world as I feel it in fleeting moments of serenity, curiosity, and joy. Whether using my Canon DSLR or the ever-accessible iPhone 15 Pro Max, I carry my camera with me at all times, ready to preserve the poetry of the everyday through a lens.

My artistic practice is grounded in the use of natural light, which I believe lends a quiet honesty and emotional depth to each frame. I strive to illuminate not only the subject but the atmosphere and nuance of a moment, allowing ambient light to guide the tone of the image organically.

Currently, I am furthering my technical and conceptual skills through courses at the Houston Center for Photography, which has deepened my understanding of composition, storytelling, and visual impact. Post-processing is an extension of my vision; I use various software to enhance, not transform, what the camera sees—bringing subtle balance to light, color, and shadow while remaining faithful to the mood of the moment.

The photographs I am submitting were all captured using my DSLR camera during times when I felt moved by the quiet intensity of my surroundings. They are visual echoes of emotional states—serene, curious, elated—and they represent my ongoing exploration of how photography can translate feeling into form.