I'm Sarena.
I like telling stories with words, but I love telling stories with photographs.
I am inspired by weird and wonderful human connections, the quirky stuff kids do, the great outdoors, and pretty light.
My grandparents, siblings, and friends are the most important people in my life. My grandma photographed me with her Canon AE-1 Program literally my entire life. When I was in high school she gifted me that camera & I've had one in my hand ever since. My grandma caught candid moments & that's exactly why I adore documentary photography. NOTHING beats REAL authentic moments.
When I'm not looking for pretty light for my next photo I'm doing serious home renovations, woodwork, drinking coffee, sharing moments with my siblings, playing video games, jamming on the guitar, painting, listening to crime podcasts, watching horror movies, playing kickball, rehearsing lines for local sketch comedy, singing karaoke, annoying my pets, potting my next houseplant, taking a hot bubble bath, collecting Halloween decorations (because I'm obsessed), or shopping for my next pair of sneakers.
This is my story and I'd love for you to be a part of it.
(portrait by Jonathon Oudthone)
“If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.” - Dr. Seuss