I make large, day-to-day life collages that explore how I see and experience the ordinary moments of my life. I use magazine pages and images I come across in everyday life, bringing them together with Mod Podge to create layered compositions. My work begins with taking one photo each day. Later, I return to these photos and choose the moments that resonate with me the most, often moments that seem small or normal to someone else, but hold a much deeper meaning to me. Once I choose a photo, I edit the colors and textures to bring out the details that first caught my attention. I then begin with layering cut pieces of paper that share similar colors, patterns, and textures with the photo. I often start with the background and slowly build toward the smaller details. My work continually returns to the idea of finding meaning in everyday life. I am especially drawn to photographing my family during moments when they do not realize I am taking their picture. These are the moments that feel the most genuine to me, a heartfelt smile or a simple moment of joy. I want to capture people as they naturally are rather than them stopping for a photo. Through my single-photo-a-day exercise, I hope to show that meaningful moments do not have to come from extraordinary experiences or perfectly planned days. Sometimes happiness can be found in the simplest parts of life. I want my work to remind others to slow down, notice the small moments, and recognize the beauty that already exists in their everyday lives.