20 Years of MooD-ology Photography — and the Story That Still Needs to Be Told

This year marks a milestone I’m deeply proud of — 20 years of MooD-ology Photography. Two decades of creating images that don’t just capture faces, but preserve stories.

Over the years, I’ve photographed weddings, corporate events, musicians, authors, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with extraordinary journeys. I’ve had the privilege of photographing Grammy-winning artists, collaborating with creative professionals across industries, and seeing my work published in magazines and campaigns.

But my most personal and enduring work is my coffee table book Our Stories, Black In America — a visual and written collection of portraits and narratives from Black Americans, ages 7 to 85. These stories are raw, inspiring, and often reveal truths that rarely make headlines. The book includes voices from across generations, including world-renowned motivational speaker Les Brown.

One story that stays with me is from Imani Wilson, a UC Berkeley student, whose experience reflects the reality that prejudice is not confined to history books.

From Imani Wilson – Student, UC Berkeley

The second music festival I attended could have been my last. I was with my partner and his family, unaware that the crowd around us was almost entirely white and Aryan-affiliated. At first, they didn’t notice — but I did. Parents pulled their children closer, people clutched their dogs and bags as I walked by. Every song on stage celebrated being “white and pure.” Just three hours south of Oakland, I found myself surrounded by people afraid of me simply because I am a Black woman. That day reminded me how blessed I am to be from the Bay Area, where diversity is woven into everyday life — and how much work is still left to do.

This is why Our Stories, Black In America matters. It’s not just a book of beautiful photographs. It’s a collection of lived experiences that demand to be heard, seen, and remembered.

As I step into my next 20 years, my goal is to get Our Stories, Black In America into homes, schools, libraries, and cultural spaces where these voices can inspire awareness, empathy, and change.

If you’re a publisher, educator, curator, or simply someone who believes in the power of truth and representation, I’d love to connect. Together, we can make sure these stories reach the audiences who need them most.

📸 Here’s to the past 20 years — and to the voices that will carry us forward.

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