I was born in 1976 in the somewhat small town of Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil, but my story is deeply rooted in the traditions and values passed down from my Italian and Spanish grandparents, giving me originally the last names Garcia (from my mother) and Goffi (from my father). The simple moments shaped my early years. At 23 years of age I made a life-changing decision to leave my homeland and embark on a new journey in the United States. Though I left much behind, I embraced this life, building a life with its challenges. But it also brought incredible rewards building a home filled with love, resilience and purpose while raising my daughters. I love my home.

From a young age, photography was a passion— truth is, it was actually a calling. However, life led me down different career paths, and for many years, I lived in a way a double life juggling between my passion and other job responsibilities. During the week, I commit myself to full-time work in office settings, which provides the family financial stability. But on the weekends, I capture moments through my lens. This way, I maintain a balance between responsibility and passion.

Creativity has always been at the center. Early on I pursued studies in Industrial Design and Interior Design, drawn to the way form, function, and aesthetics shape the world around us. Over the years, I immersed myself in marketing, digital and graphic design, developing a deep appreciation for how typography, color, and branding—when paired with high-quality photography—can transform both personal and commercial identities. I have always been passionate about how visual storytelling influences perception, emotion, and connection.

On a personal note, life brought love and loss in many forms. A 11 years marriage that ended was never considered a failure—just another chapter in my story, one that gifted me with the greatest joys: my daughters Maya and Mila. In time, I found love again, bringing another precious gift— my youngest daughter Alexa. But even the deepest connections are sometimes not meant to last forever. And yet, even without a romantic partner, I created a family - MY family. 

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The best is yet to come!