This birthday series is a visual letter, one part reflection, one part arrival. In the first image, “Hey Listen” is brought to life through thoughtful cloning and composition. The whispers, the distractions, the noise of others’ opinions surround her, but she sits grounded in the middle, hands over ears, choosing what not to hear. It is a powerful take on self preservation and growth, all wrapped in a schoolgirl aesthetic that nods to lessons learned. The second image shifts the mood. She is alone now, lit and centered, with a subtle flame between her fingers. It is quiet, confident, a little dangerous but in the best way. The energy is grown. She is not just older. She is aware, in control, and unapologetically herself.