For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a storyteller with light. Through Viva Por Ti Photography, I learned that the most beautiful stories are found in quiet glances, gentle hands, and unspoken vows. I’ve spent years preserving these moments visually, creating heirlooms for the eyes. But I came to realize that a memory has a scent—a fragrance that can transport you back to a moment more powerfully than any image alone.

That realization is the soul of Viva's Candle Co. From my small studio here in Rhode Island, I am endlessly inspired by the world just outside my window—the briny air of a New England coastline, the cozy quiet of a rainy afternoon, the first crisp scent of autumn. For me, crafting a candle is like composing a photograph; it’s a slow, intentional process of blending notes, not just of fragrance, but of deep-seated feeling.

When I'm not behind the camera or pouring wax, you'll likely find me with a warm cup of tea, lost in a good book, or walking along the shore, gathering inspiration in the quiet moments. My deepest wish is that these candles do more than just scent your beautiful spaces. I hope they become a small, sacred part of your own story, illuminating the memories that make up a life.

Thank you for being here, for believing in the art of atmosphere, and for inviting my work into your home.