People call me Izzy. 

I am from Portugal. In another life, I ran my family's ceramic business and later established my buying agency, specializing in textiles and dinnerware. This career has taken me all over the world, exposing me to a diverse array of art and culture, which continue to influence my daily life and work. I am drawn to the richness, texture, and marvel of light. I strive for that to be reflected in my imagery.

I came to Minnesota 18 years ago to study commercial photography and ultimately traded in my briefcase for a camera. I have been fortunate to combine two of my greatest passions, food and photography, into a career.

I have put a great deal of myself into customizing my studio, complete with a full kitchen that I love to cook in. I welcome anyone to visit. I would love to make you a coffee and talk about how much I enjoy what I do.