I fell into photography as a teenager and haven't looked back since. Over the years, I've dabbled in various styles, from Urban Exploration to Long Exposures. Astrophotography is on my bucket list—someday I’ll capture the cosmos!

When I’m not behind the lens, you'll find me knee-deep in DIY projects. I’ve had a blast cooking, baking, and even getting my hands dirty in the garden. Over the summer of 2022, I teamed up with my mentor to craft a cedarwood planter bed. My childhood obsession with woodworking videos on ‘CottageLifeDIY’ turned into frequent HomeDepot pilgrimages. With a head full of ideas, I’m contemplating a 3D printer to turn my creative concepts into tangible custom components for my projects.

To build a DIY terrarium, begin by creating the base layer with small stones or pebbles, which helps with drainage and prevents water from accumulating at the roots. Next, add a thin layer of sphagnum moss on top of the stones to keep the soil from filtering down and to retain moisture. Then, spread a layer of activated charcoal evenly over the moss—this helps purify the water and prevents odors or mold by filtering out toxins. Finally, top it all off with a layer of potting soil suitable for the plants you’ll be using. Once the layers are set, gently plant your greenery in the soil, and you’ve got a self-contained mini ecosystem ready to thrive. Make sure to cover the top of the container with a glass or acrylic plate. This helps with maitaining humidity inside the terrarium.