How, you might wonder? It all goes back to a fateful meeting in Hawaii…

I grew up in El Salvador, a place known for its stunning beaches and delicious pupusas. During a vacation to Hawaii, I met Trevor, my husband, who was stationed there with the U.S. Army. It’s there that I fell in love—and also found my passion for photography. After his service, we decided to raise our family in Trevor’s home state, Michigan.

Now, we’re a busy family of five, with three sweet kiddos (and two angels in heaven). One of our children is autistic and nonverbal, which has taught me so much about gratitude, acceptance, empathy, and patience.

I’ve always believed that God has a plan for us. Part of that plan, I know, is helping families preserve the beautiful moments of today, so they can look back and see how truly wonderful life is—and be proud of how they’ve made it through the chaos of raising a family in this busy world.