Connect What is your favorite type of art to create?

I love creating quiet, observational photography. I’m drawn to small, natural moments — early blooms, shifting light, birds that pause just long enough to be noticed. I don’t stage scenes; I wander and pay attention. My art is about slowing down, finding softness in ordinary places, and capturing the beauty most people walk past. It’s my way of grounding myself and connecting with nature, one quiet moment at a time

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in small, everyday moments in nature. The first signs of a new season, the way light shifts across a street, tiny creatures going about their day — those quiet details spark something in me. I’m most inspired when I’m wandering, noticing things most people walk past, and letting the world show me its softer side.

What would you do with $25,000?

I’d invest in a professional camera, take classes to grow my skills, and travel to photograph more landscapes, wildlife, and seasonal changes. I’d also put funds toward building a proper portfolio and sharing my work through prints or a small online shop. And because so much of my inspiration comes from nature, I’d donate a portion to a local wildlife or environmental organization, as well as programs that help children explore creativity and learn to notice and record the beauty around them.