I took photographs of my Mom over the past few days, and these 8 were my favorite. From making dinner, to walking our dog, to relaxing on the rooftop, I think these photographs do a good job, but not a perfect job, at conveying who my mom is. Although, there are so many things and characteristics that you cannot capture in a photograph. I included one self-timer photo that we took at Easter brunch and one photo of my mom and my sister because I think that our family is a big part of who my mom is.

For my last two images, I wanted to take photographs of my oldest dog, Siena, who adopted our baby dog, Lucca a few years ago. Lucca, being a rescue, was in desperate need of a home and family and both Siena and my mom gave that to her. Siena and Lucca’s bond has been close since the start. They’re always lying in the same bed together, snuggling.