My Aunt Lib was like a mother to me, and I grew even closer to her during the final years of her life. A lover of antiques, she carefully preserved cherished family objects, each carrying its own history and memory. After she passed away, I began photographing many of Her Treasures as a way of moving through my grief and feeling close to her spirit. Over time, the series has expanded to include other cherished objects that hold personal meaning and preserve the memories of those who kept them.

Using an in-camera glow technique, I transform these familiar objects into images that feel luminous, dreamlike, and slightly surreal. The sepia tones add a sense of timelessness, connecting the objects to both personal memory and family history. Through this series, ordinary belongings become intimate memorials—honoring what we keep, whom we remember, and the stories these objects continue to hold.