Hi, I’m Ajá
I spent my years right after college as a photojournalist - traveling the world, chasing compelling stories, and living crazy adventures - just to end up missing HOME. My friends and family members were starting to get married and have babies, and I ached to be by their sides to experience all of those special times with them - not just for the big life events that they were, but for the small intimate moments in between that gave them meaning.
That’s when it hit me that some of the most significant stories were unfolding right in front of me - stories of love, joy, and human connection - and that they were worth documenting. I moved back to Philadelphia and reopened my photography business, focusing on creating portraits that tell stories, capture emotion, and help you preserve real memories.
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A Peek Into My Life
Becoming a mother has changed the way I view time, love, and the importance of remembering. The birth of my daughter in 2025 reminded me just how fleeting life’s most precious moments are — how quickly they pass, and how deeply I want to hold onto them.
Photographing my own pregnancy taught me that the most simple images are often the most powerful - the ones in which we truly recognize ourselves and the ones we love.
I’m continually inspired by the photographs I make of my family in our everyday lives. They remind me that the moments we often overlook — the quiet, the routine, the mundane — are where meaning takes shape.
Photo Credit: Alyssa Mancini Photo
Let’s Create Something Meaningful
If you are drawn to imagery that feels honest, emotional, and deeply personal, I would love to tell your story. Whether you are planning a wedding, welcoming a new season of family life, or simply wanting to remember this chapter as it is, we can create something lasting together.
