Giving Back to Hoboken, NJ, and NYC
Photography with a Purpose
This work is deeply personal to me.
Hoboken has given so much to me and my family, and giving back has always been part of how I show up. It is woven into my work in a way that feels natural and ongoing.
$55K+
raised for local organizations
340+
families photographed
100%
built on community connection
When you book a session, you are doing more than documenting your own family. You are also supporting the people and organizations that make this community feel like home.
Valentine’s Day Minis for Minis
What started as a shared idea between two mothers and friends has grown into an annual tradition.
Each year, I host these sessions with all proceeds donated to local organizations. It has become one of the most meaningful ways I give back through my work.
To date, this project has raised nearly $20,000 for organizations including Hudson County CASA, the Hoboken Homeless Shelter, Family Promise of Hudson County, and the Hoboken Community Center.
The Front Steps Project: Hoboken Edition
During the pandemic, I found a new way to show up through photography.
I helped lead the Hoboken edition of The Front Steps Project alongside two local photographers. What began as a way to stay connected during an uncertain time grew into something much bigger.
Together, we photographed over 340 households and raised more than $35,000 for the Hoboken Community Center Food Pantry.
These images were later featured in The Front Steps Project: How Communities Found Connection, capturing a moment defined by resilience.
Community Initiatives
Giving back has taken different forms over the years.
Humans of Hoboken
In partnership with FLAG Hoboken, this project highlighted individuals who consistently give back to the community. The people who often go unseen, yet make a lasting impact.
HoBOOken 5K
For several years, I have documented this annual Halloween fundraiser benefiting the Hoboken Homeless Shelter. It is one of my favorite ways to capture the energy and spirit of the community.
Supporting Local Organizations
I continue to volunteer my time and photography to organizations that strengthen our neighborhood.
This includes work with Mile Square Theatre, Isaiah House, the Hoboken Community Center, and the Ronald McDonald House.
Whether it is photographing a production, supporting a milestone event, or creating imagery that helps share a mission, this work allows me to give back in a way that feels meaningful.
Giving back will always be part of my work, because this community has given so much to me.