Love, Love, Love 💍 Rainy Miami Engagement 💍

Sabrina and Chris invited me to capture their engagement photos, and we had set aside a quiet Sunday for it. What we didn’t plan for was Miami’s torrential rain. 🌧️

But in between the downpours, light found its way through and so did their love. ✨ These moments weren’t staged; they were real, raw, and beautifully imperfect.

Proof that love doesn’t wait for perfect weather.

Photographed @ Lumi Collection

I photographed this session on both digital and film, blending the crispness of modern photography with the classic, ethereal, and dreamy look only film can bring.

Digital 🔝 Film ↓

I mean!!! 😍

Portals to Self

It has been a while since I last posted on my photography blog. So much has changed, and I’ve changed too. I find myself in the process of self-discovery learning who I am again in this season of life.

I think many of us who dream big put so much pressure on those dreams, and sometimes on ourselves and others too. The truth is, when I look back at this year, I realize I’ve been moving through grief. And grief, I’m learning, requires acceptances. Acceptance of what has happened, and acceptance of what no longer is.

This summer caught me by surprise. An unexpected move back into my mom’s house at 36 wasn’t what I imagined. I thought by now I’d have it all: the home, the career, the husband, the baby. Instead, this past year left me stripped of those expectations. Empty in ways I didn’t expect and maybe on days I have more a positive view on things maybe even free!

For the first time in years, I slowed down. I mean I just stopped! I cried a lot. And in the depths of grief, I also started dancing. There’s a saying I once heard: serious times require deep dancing. realized I could either die in my grief or dance my way through it. And because giving up has never been in my nature, I chose to dance.

“And in the depths of grief, I also started dancing. There’s a saying I once heard: serious times require deep dancing. ”
— me inspired by the internet

I’m so grateful for the people who continue to come to my classes and those who hire me for photography projects for their brands or just moments. One of the greatest blessings of my life is the ability to see beyond time.I pushed and pushed until I had to stop. This summer, I took a break from holding space for one-on-one sessions and instead leaned into source, my mom, my siblings, and my closest friends and my community.

So with that said, here are some professional photos I’ve taken recently, along with some very personal ones images that reflect both my grief and my growth as a photographer!

NYC, It’s Been a Minute.

NYC, It’s Been a Minute

It all started extremely randomly — I had no idea my boyfriend had asked one of my besties if I could visit her. To give you some context, I lived in Brooklyn for five years. When COVID happened, all the words I had ever uttered about leaving this place suddenly came true, and I had to move back home to my mom’s.

I think every ex-New Yorker will always either love New York or hate it. During my days here,
I would always ask God to give me signs — through signage, ads, or random words I would come across.

It’s funny that after a two-year hiatus — my last time visiting was Thanksgiving 2022 — I’d be going back during spring. Spring, the manifestation of winter ending, of blooming, of using the rain to nourish the flowers, the green, the freshness of things ready to grow and come alive.

love this image it looks like two images in one !

In the heart of the city, I came across a public garden and saw koi fish — a beautiful, unexpected moment.
Spiritually, koi fish symbolize perseverance, transformation, and strength in the face of adversity. They’re also seen as symbols of good luck, prosperity, and the ability to flow gracefully through life’s challenges.

“Often, the buildings can feel overwhelming since they’re everywhere — it’s crazy how massive they are. It’s all about perspective: seeing how small I am and how big they are, yet somehow we coexist in this world, both trying to take up space.”
— me

Fresh eyes and time give you the ability to slow down and notice what you missed the last time. Solitude was what I needed to reconnect to why I moved to New York in the first place. I moved to discover a part of myself. I moved there, I survived there, I thrived there, I failed there. I found friends who became like family. I built a community of students. Hell, I even found my man there.

I owe so much to New York — for finding me, for taking me in, for beating me up just enough to make me stronger, hungrier, and more passionate than ever.

Now let’s talk food — OMG, I have missed Asian food. Thank you, God, for Chinatown. Thank you to the immigrants for making the best food in America.

MY FRIENDS IN CHINATOWN!!! thank u for realness of womentime!!!

nothing better then people watching!

NO ACTUALLY INSOMNIA COOKIES post a joint !! heaven on earth !

Thank you, God, friends, and New York for keeping me safe all those years. I believe in the higher powers that are New York City!

For this trip, I shot on film — using Kodak Gold and Kodak Portra 400

South Pointe Park on a Sunday

Sunday’s using kodak gold 200 35mm

SUMMER( Favorite.) Photos

SUMMER PHOTOS 2023

The Summer of 2023 was interesting. I have been trying to focus my eyes to see and I have been carrying my camera more and more everywhere. I am working with the Fuji TX3, Canon A1, Minolta 201, and Manual NYC. Films vary from Kodak PORTA collection, KODAK Gold, etc!

Believe it or not. This summer has been a lot of work both personal and professional.

Miami Summer equals a lot of rain, gorgeous sunset and random rainbows.

My Mom, My Nephew, My Brother.

MARIA and SOFIA

JOSÉ MY LOVER

JAGUAR SUN OR BOIA DE… AHH I CANT CHOOSE.

RANDOM DAY

APPA MY SISTERS DOG

OCALA had some of the most beautiful trees. I have ever seen!

Penland School of Crafts

During the week of my 34th birthday, I got to attend a photography class at Penland under a work-study scholarship. I walked a lot, I worked a lot, and I got to photograph a lot. Being in this mountain was not only grounding but necessary. Necessary to my soul ! The oxygen, the greener, and the view was so beautiful.

A Week(end.) in Miami Beach

All photos from a random staycation my friend invited me to!
Developed at Cardinal Labs Miami.

special thanks to my friend Veronica for a lovely staycation in my city!

love you !

Guatemala | Lake Atitlán + Antigua

during 2021 my mom and I went to Guatemala and I forever grateful. Traveling with your parent when you are older you are able to see their wisdom, their life and their experiences.
Grateful for this time!

Mexico City 3333

I got to spend my beautiful 33rd birthday in Mexico City. I am so grateful for my love, my health and my life. Here is to good food, a new city and traveling with a lover!

The places i visited and stayed in.

My boyfriend José got an airbnd in La Condesa.

AIRBNB- and José

José’s Google Map for all the Mexico Food spots https://goo.gl/maps/6EKDT5TNvJmcHfTQ7

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Random Moments

On the Mat: My Personal Practice

I always have an excuse not to show up to practice. I am tired, I don't want to move, I am stressed, I have other things on my mind. The excuses go on and on. I often let the excuses override the benefits of a simple sequence. A sequence that is designed for the relief of my everyday life from working to teaching to the administrative aspects of my business (the sitting), to the super-hard two-hour workouts of lifting weights and Muay-Thai. I rely on my body to do everything.

When I first started my yoga practice; I was learning all the cool shapes that I wanted to get my body into and going to class with my siblings/best friends was often more of a social gathering. When I became a teacher -yoga became my livelihood and competition with myself and others about who can do what. (don’t get me wrong I still can bust it open if need be; it requires more warm-up now.) I feel like a healthy competition with others in the space is needed for inspiration and motivation that is why I love group classes because I feed off the energy in the adrenaline.

During covid, my yoga studio closed and I decide to move back to Miami and well my practice has become simple! At the moment, I have found that in simplicity lies insight and ultimately the question I had been avoiding for years. 



What does my body need? 


We often avoided giving our body what it needs because intuitively we know that we are not listening. to our basic needs. We are moving from a space of this what I want my body to do, rather than letting this practice is to be a meeting with self.



  1. Meditation

  2. Cat/Cows

  3. Downward facing dog

  4. Crescent lunge

  5. Low lunge twist

  6. Wide Foward Fold

  7. Skandasna

  8. Upperward facing dog

  9. Forward Fold with interlace hands

  10. Triangle

  11. The WALL is my assistant!

  12. Shoulders aligned with the wall

  13. Savasana with legs up against the way

  14. Just showing up with the intention I am going to create a flow that works and is designed for my body and what it needs!


3 times hold each pose for about 1 minute to 3 minutes and create your FLOW! 



I currently teach group class via zoom with HealHaus 

Tuesday's 7:30 pm followed by Reiki and Meditation 8:45 pm

Sunday's 8:30 am followed by Reiki and Meditation 9:45 am 
Saturday in-person class at arashirobjj 1731 North Miami Ave 11:30 am



I am available for private sessions via Zoom and in-person must be located in Miami, Florida. 




Keisha Bissram x Denisse Monge

During my time in New York City, life brought me a friend Keisha Bissram. Who is Trinidad Tobago Staten Island goddess and actress, writer, and lover! I am so grateful for her wild Sagittarius soul. This photo series was photographed in my Miami home.

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new personal work | Denisse Monge

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“there was a moment that is fading my mind now, and trust it’s one of the moments I want to hold on to forever but new experiences are making their way into my mind.”

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Apollo Plants x Denisse Monge

Thank you Lily Mustelier for including me and seeing me. I am so grateful for you!

Apollo Plants

NY Yoga + Life HEALING ISSUE x Denisse Monge

Love and Healing by Denisse Monge.
This whole being a human is a risk. We are all so fragile and yet so strong. I love that saying that there are two certainties in life death and taxes. I would respectfully like to add one more - the third certainty in life is that we will get hurt.
Getting hurt is part of the human experience. When our soul chose our heart it took the biggest risk on this earth and that is coming here. The risk of loving ourselves through all of the hurt. Traumas, joy, grief, depression, and excitement. If you are reading this- I can almost guarantee you that you have been hurt and I can guarantee you that you can also heal. Whether the pain is physical or emotional - you are so strong yet so fragile. Loving and healing are two of the biggest risk we can take daily.
Bring your hands to your heart and whisper to your heart - I love you, I'll take care of you and I'll protect you. Loving ourselves is often not taught to us. Mostly because love doesn’t have a definition and love is not a noun or just a word. Love is ACTION. “love is a mix of various ingredients- care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment and trust, honesty and communication.” - bell hooks
All these ingredients that form love are action -base. To love ourselves through our human experiences is healing.
Take your journal or phone out and write. For today, I will care for myself. For today I will show myself affection. For today, I will give myself the recognition I deserve. For today, I will be respectful towards myself. For today, I will commit to myself. For today, I will trust myself. For today, I will honest with myself. For today, I will communicate with myself. Slowly and daily, we learn how to love ourselves, and through this kindness and love, we heal. Heal our pain, our worries, our sadness, and our experiences.
Healing requires love and a love that no other can give you, your love. Healing requires courage and no one can give you, your courage. Healing requires your heart and no one can give you, your heart.
This beautiful life is yours. Love yourself and heal the wounds that life brings. Remember this- you are so strong and yet so fragile and then again so is life.

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New York Nature

I am so glad - I got to go Hudson, New York with Liz Neves from Gathering Ground