I grew up next to a cemetery, it was my peaceful place of reflection and thought through my childhood. I'd talk to the "residents", tidy their stones or toppled decorations, and admire their monuments. As an adult I still see cemeteries as a serene peaceful place, even though they are typically a place of sadness for many. I find a quiet comfort while there, mixed amongst the sadness I feel for those beneath my feet who may have arrived there before they should have. I found a love for photographing unique monuments and lo and behold, Ancestry.com landed me here.

I grew up next to a cemetery, it was my peaceful place of reflection and thought through my childhood. I'd talk to the "residents", tidy their stones or toppled decorations, and admire their monuments. As an adult I still see cemeteries as a serene peaceful place, even though they are typically a place of sadness for many. I find a quiet comfort while there, mixed amongst the sadness I feel for those beneath my feet who may have arrived there before they should have. I found a love for photographing unique monuments and lo and behold, Ancestry.com landed me here.