Hi, I’m Aileen.

I’ve been a professional photographer for over a decade, but my connection to this work began much earlier—back in a high school darkroom, where I first learned the power of preserving real moments. Since then, my career has been shaped by curiosity, self-teaching, and a desire to photograph what matters most.

While I spent many years photographing families and newborns, I’ve always felt deeply connected to older adults. I studied psychology in college and completed extensive coursework in gerontology, and I’ve spent much of my life working alongside seniors through community, volunteer, and professional experiences.

Golden Age Portraits is the natural result of that lifelong connection. I created it to ensure this stage of life is honored with intention, dignity, and care—capturing people exactly as they are during their golden years.