I recently discovered an old Canon AE-1 35 mm camera in my grandparents' basement. Upon inquiry, I discovered that it had belonged to my dad 30 years ago.

While I have never had formal training in photography, it has always interested me, and the discovery of this camera felt like the perfect opportunity to give it a try.

Below I have captured the portraits of some of the most significant people in my life, with the goal to portray who they are and what they mean to me in each image.