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For the moment and the love
est.
2012
"For the love that starts with you."
I often say I capture the moment and the love, but truthfully, I think I’m also preserving it for the future.
For your nostalgia. For the you that will one day look back and need to feel held.
Moments slip into the past in the blink of an eye.
My purpose is to hold them still, for you, and for the version of you who hasn’t arrived yet.
To me, photography isn’t just about visuals, it’s about feeling.
Like music, it holds emotion, memory, even sound, an echo of a moment you once lived.
One of my greatest life honors was documenting my grandparents as I grew up.
What began as a simple project became my first longform series, and unknowingly, a love letter to time itself.
It’s not just about beautiful photos.
It’s about meaning. Memory. Something to return to, again and again.
Not sure where to start,
but know you want it to feel real?
You want meaning. You want emotion.
You want to remember the way it felt.
From the first idea to the final gallery, I’m with you.
Hands-on. All in. All heart.
From mood boards to outfits to final delivery, I’ve got you.
Think of me as your creative partner, your hype person, your visual memory-keeper.
No stress. No stiff poses.
Just real moments, captured with care.
Because this is more than a photoshoot,
It’s a chapter in your legacy.
Kind Words From Clients
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"If you’re looking to book a family photographer in Korea, Aayla is your girl! She took really special and beautiful photos of our family that just came out amazingly. And she also took her time to make sure she really captured the right moments. She was so thoughtful and also so talented, we are so thankful we got to be photographed her this trip!"
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"I had such a fun shoot with Aayla! She is so positive and encouraging, it feels like you're just hanging out with your friend and taking photos. Aayla has an amazing eye for beautiful shots and I couldn't be happier with my photos. She captured the beauty of spring time in Seoul perfectly. Thank you sooo much Aayla!"
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"Aayla goes waaayyy above & beyond to help direct and capture beautiful moments. It's not awkward at all! And who knew there were so many creative ways to move and pose! We felt like the time flew by! I would suggest keeping her for all of your photoshoot needs (around the world). Her editing was top notch. Communication before, during, after was super smooth. We love her so much and can't recommend her enough!"
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"Aayla was incredibly welcoming, fluent in English, and super helpful and generous with her travel tips for Seoul. I'm not a stranger to Seoul but her recommendations still blew me away! My cab dropped me off at the wrong place and she paid for a new cab ride for me to meet her at the correct destination. She also gifted me with wonderful facial masks! The photoshoot was incredible, I'm quite picky about photos but the entire experience was smooth, fun, and the photos turned out looking luxurious. Aayla took me to places I've never been to before (where there weren't so many crowds as well) and took me out for coffee at a beautiful cafe. Highly recommend booking a shoot with Aayla in Seoul."
The Journal
The blog is where their journeys live—
couples who’ve run barefoot through fields, danced in golden light,
and shared quiet, honest moments in front of my lens.
If you’re dreaming of your own story and wondering where to begin,
you might just find a little inspiration here.
Love, in all its forms, is waiting.
Partnerships & Clients
Timeless. Emotional. Honest.
One day, when life feels heavy and you need to pause,
you’ll open these photographs.
And they’ll remind you that you were loved.
That you are loved.
That the beauty, the tenderness, the strength, it was always there.
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