Hello! My name is Peace. (Yes, that is really my name!)
I was born and raised in a trilingual Christian home in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Being a child of two refugees and an attendee of a multicultural church, my brother and I grew up surrounded by many beautiful faces from many different cultures. They have become our "big" family. I've always been very involved in all of my communities, molding to fit into roles that filled visible gaps. Keeping memories was always important to me so whenever I found a camera, I'd make sure pictures were thoroughly captured of our important moments and events. When I became an engineer in 2019 and got my first big girl check, I purchased my first professional camera so I could do so more consistently. Now I capture weddings, portraits of graduates and seniors, and so much more!
Fun Facts!
- I got married in June 2023 and we have 2 adorable dogs that keep me company while I edit. My husband also frequently 2nd shoots weddings with me.
- I'm only 5' so I bring a step stool to shoots sometimes.
- I have my B.S. in Physics and I was the first Black person to graduate from St. Kate's with this degree.
- I have been to 13 countries and 28 states/territories but have only lived in the Twin Cities.
- My photography business is my middle name, which means good/well in Ikinyarwanda.
- I'm in Gryffindor and watch wayyyy too much Netflix.
- Listening to True Crime podcasts calms me. (Yikes)
- I love learning! Check out @NezaThings on IG for my current projects.
That's me holding the big camera!